CSA Site Manager – Kristiansand

CTS Group; Vennesla; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group is seeking an experienced CSA Site Manager to lead day-to-day Civil, Structural and Architectural construction activities at a major data centre project in Vennesla, Norway. You will report to the Construction Manager and oversee site teams, subcontractors and multidisciplinary crews to ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong reading of drawings and method statements, and coordination across civil, structural and architectural

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 5 years of site supervision or site management experience.
• Experience with large-scale industrial, infrastructure, data centre projects is advantageous.
• Experience in Norway or Nordic countries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily CSA site activities, including civil, structural and architectural works.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and materials to maintain progress.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, method statements, schedules and quality standards.
• Lead QA/QC coordination and safety on site.
• Report progress and risks to Construction Manager.

Skills

Civil construction

Structural engineering

Architectural finishes

Reading drawings

HSE awareness

Project coordination

BIM tools

Construction software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM tools

Construction management software

Document management systems

Job description

CSA Site Manager

Vennesla, Norway

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced CSA Site Manager to join our project delivery team in Vennesla, Norway.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) construction activities, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, schedules and quality standards.

This is an opportunity to play a key hands‑on role in delivering a large‑scale data centre project, working closely with site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.

What You'll Be Doing

Site Management

• Oversee daily CSA construction activities, including civil works, structural installations and architectural finishes.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, schedules and specifications.
• Coordinate site teams, labour, equipment and materials to maintain efficient construction progress.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day site challenges to minimise delays.

Subcontractor Coordination

• Supervise CSA subcontractors and ensure effective coordination of activities on site.
• Monitor workforce productivity, manpower levels, material deliveries and work sequencing.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with project requirements, site procedures and safety standards.
• Support the Construction Manager in monitoring subcontractor performance.

Planning & Progress Control

• Prepare and coordinate daily and weekly work plans.
• Monitor site progress against construction schedules and key milestones.
• Identify potential delays, resource constraints and construction issues.
• Report progress, risks and site activities to the Construction Manager.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications and relevant building standards.
• Carry out regular site inspections and coordinate quality checks with QA/QC teams.
• Identify non-conformances and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support punch‑list closeout, inspections and handover documentation.

Health & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture across all CSA site activities.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE plans, RAMS and Norwegian safety requirements.
• Monitor site conditions, identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Stop unsafe work activities when necessary.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with construction management, engineers, MEP teams, QA/QC and commissioning teams.
• Coordinate interfaces between CSA works and other disciplines to avoid clashes and delays.
• Participate in site meetings and communicate construction progress and challenges.
• Support the resolution of technical issues and design changes during construction.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction, including site supervision or site management responsibilities.
• Proven experience coordinating CSA construction activities, subcontractors and site teams.
• Experience with concrete works, structural steel, foundations, underground services or architectural fit‑out works.
• Experience from large‑scale industrial, infrastructure, commercial or data centre projects is advantageous.
• Previous experience working in Norway or other Nordic countries is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong practical understanding of Civil, Structural and Architectural construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Good knowledge of construction planning, site coordination and quality control.
• Understanding of HSE requirements and safe construction practices.
• Experience using construction management software, BIM tools or document management systems is an advantage.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on, proactive and comfortable managing multiple site activities in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on major hyperscale data centre construction projects in Norway.
• Take an active role in delivering critical CSA construction activities on site.
• Collaborate with experienced international construction and engineering teams.
• Join CTS Nordics, a growing organisation delivering complex, high‑specification projects across Europe.