Construction Site Manager

Airswift; Bodens kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a seasoned Site Construction Manager to lead and direct all construction activities on a major water treatment project. You will collaborate closely with the Project Manager, develop and maintain the Site Construction Schedule, and drive progress on a demanding industrial site.

You must have extensive hands-on project leadership experience in tough industrial environments, with strong problem-solving, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the construction sector.
• Proficient with MS Office suite, Blue Beam, Navisworks, and navigating 3D models
• MEP experience/background
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment preferred
• OSHA standards and other site safety practices
• Organization and priority-defining skills
• Ability to listen, communicate in English and collaborate
• On-site 6/2 or 3/1 schedule

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and direct construction from beginning to end.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager.
• Create and manage the overall Site Construction Schedule.
• Maintain 3-week lookahead schedules weekly.
• Manage all construction activities per the Project Schedule.
• Track inventory and report progress to the Project Manager.
• Attend customer and contractor meetings and provide direction.
• Ensure site acts per design, budget, and schedule.
• Mitigate risks and adjust resources to keep the schedule on track.

Skills

Construction management

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Blue Beam

Navisworks

English communication

OSHA safety standards

6/2 or 3/1 site schedule

Tools

Blue Beam

Navisworks

Job description

Leading global water technology company specializing in water and wastewater treatment solutions, delivering turnkey projects for municipal and industrial clients. Operates across the full project lifecycle, from engineering and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and ongoing technical support. Known for executing large-scale treatment plants utilizing advanced technologies in water purification, wastewater processing, reuse, and resource recovery, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, manage, and direct construction from beginning to end.
• Work very closely and coordinate with the Project Manager.
• Create and manage the overall Site Construction Schedule.
• The Site Construction Manager shall be experienced in the same or substantially similar responsibilities on projects similar in size, type, and complexity to the Work and the Facility.
• Extensive industry experience as a construction manager within their area, where we see that the candidate has extensive hands-on project leadership experience in a demanding industrial environment.
• Engaging and effective leadership capability that creates forward momentum and influence across multiple disciplines and functions.
• Highly execution oriented and biased towards decision-making. Knocks down barriers and gets it done.
• Focused on problem solving and first principles orientation - challenge all stakeholders on both requirements and outputs. Proven effective technical competence.
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as strong coordination.
• Create and issue 3-week lookahead schedules every week
• Manage, plan, organize, implement, and control all construction activities of the project per the Project Schedule
• Track inventory regularly
• Be the primary contact on site for construction & liaison with head office on issues relating to the project progress
• Create contractual documents for the execution of claims-free sub-contracts for site works
• Ensure the project is constructed according to design, budget, and schedule
• Plan to prevent problems and mitigate emerging ones.
• Establish risk profile for project(s) and proactively manage mitigation plans, dealing dynamically with unexpected outcomes to ensure project(s) success
• Ensure that company policies, procedures, standards, etc., are followed
• Site subcontractor management & implementation of HSE (Healthy, Safety & Environmental)
• Ensure site progress as per schedule. If there are delays, initiate the necessary actions like allocating extra resources or alternative work processes to ensure the schedule is back on track
• Report progress to the project manager
• Provide a daily & monthly progress report & update the schedule for submission to the customer
• Discuss with the project team and propose/resolve customer and site-related issues
• Work with the site sub-contractor to the standards at the site and maintain alignment with the customer
• Attend customer meetings, contractor meetings, and provide direction
• Ensure timely disposition of the site contractor queries
• Identify and mitigate risks that may have an impact on the project
• Inform the project manager of issues that may affect project profit, costs, schedules, and client relations
• Ensure maintenance of daily records of all site activities, including information on labor and plant, and any non-compliant materials or workmanship
• Monitor project cost and provide the Project Manager with timely identification of deviations from the budget
• Evaluate the change orders/scope change requests of the subcontractor & provide inputs to the project manager
• In case of any accidents, damages, or emergencies at the site, ensure that the proper protocol & procedure

Skill Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in the construction sector.
• Proficient with computer programs, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Blue Beam, Navisworks, and navigating 3D models
• MEP experience/background
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment preferred
• OSHA standards and other site safety practices
• Organization and priority-defining skills
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and oral), and willingness to collaborate
• Communicate effectively in English
• Work a 6/2 or 3/1 schedule on site.

Essential Functions:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

• Lifting/carrying/moving 50 lbs, may need to climb ladders, cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area.