Project Manager - Ahiboz Plant

Knauf Türkiye; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Knauf Türkiye is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Civil Engineer) to lead the Ahiboz 2 expansion, directing on-site construction, MEP integration, and budget control, reporting directly to the Factory Director. You will coordinate contractors, ensure safety and quality, and drive the project from tender to handover.

You will manage schedules, enforce QA/QC, and maintain strong liaison with plant leadership and external teams in a Turkish industrial setting, ensuring timely delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with hands-on site experience.
• 10+ years essential in industrial construction or factory expansion.
• Fluency in Turkish and advanced English for reporting.
• Knowledge of Turkish construction laws and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site civil, mechanical and electrical works as primary interface.
• Monitor schedule, identify bottlenecks and implement mitigation.
• Enforce QA/QC, review contractor payments and materials.
• Champion HSE culture on site and safety compliance.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of new MEP systems.
• Manage defects, punch-list closure and handover.
• Prepare weekly dashboards and monthly executive reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Contract Management

HSE Awareness

Stakeholder Communication

Lean Management / 5S

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Ahiboz Plant could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 98 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Türkiye is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30-year heritage in high quality, market-leading gypsum building products manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ahiboz Plant as Project Manager.

Can you say 'yes'?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager (Civil Engineer) to lead the upcoming Ahiboz 2 expansion project. This critical investment includes the construction of a new main building, an additional warehouse, full MEP & firefighting infrastructure, and complete integration with our existing plant operations.

Acting as a direct extension of the Factory Director's office, you will serve as our in-house project lead, eliminating the need for an external project management consultancy. The candidate will coordinate all external contractors, ensure flawless execution, and maintain absolute control over the project’s budget, schedule, and quality from tender to final handover.

What You'll Be Doing

Phase A: Pre-Construction & Tendering

• Design Review: Audit all architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical designs to guarantee compliance with Turkish Building Earthquake Codes (TBDY), Fire Protection Regulations, and local municipality requirements.
• Procurement Support: Define detailed Scopes of Work (SOW) for main construction contractors and technically/commercially evaluate incoming bids.
• Permit Management: Drive the local permitting process, coordinating directly with the statutory Building Inspection Firm (Yapı Denetim) to keep the Construction Permit (Yapı Ruhsatı) on track.

Phase B: Construction Management & Site Supervision

• Site Leadership: Provide full-time, on-site supervision of all civil, mechanical, and electrical works, acting as the primary interface between plant leadership and external contractors.
• Schedule Control: Monitor the master project schedule relentlessly, proactively identifying bottlenecks and deploying immediate mitigation plans.
• Quality & Financial Control: Enforce strict QA/QC protocols to ensure all materials and workmanship meet contract specifications. Rigorously review and approve contractor progress payments (hakediş) prior to finance submission.
• HSE Leadership: Champion a proactive Health, Safety, and Environment culture on site. Go beyond strict adherence to Law No. 6331 by collaborating with on-site safety specialists to ensure true safety commitment from all contractor personnel.

Phase C: Commissioning & Handover

• Systems Integration: Oversee the testing and commissioning of all new MEP systems, ensuring seamless integration with ongoing plant operations without disruption.
• Defect Management: Manage and close out the punch-list (defects list), holding contractors accountable for rectifying all issues.
• Project Closeout: Collect, organize, and verify all As-Built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties. Lead the bureaucratic process to secure the final Occupancy Permit.
• Reporting & Communication
• Weekly Dashboards: Produce concise 1-2 page weekly updates highlighting site progress, immediate risks, and safety metrics.
• Monthly Executive Reports: Deliver detailed monthly reviews covering budget status, schedule tracking, quality audits, and payment milestones.
• Ad-Hoc Escalations: Immediately alert the Factory Director and Process Manager to any critical issues that could threaten ongoing daily plant operations.

What We'd Love For You To Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on site experience in managing industrial construction, factory expansions, or heavy manufacturing projects in Turkiye
• Deep, practical understanding of Turkish construction laws
• Fluency in Turkish (for seamless local contractor and site management) and advanced English (for reporting and communicating with global engineering stakeholders)
• Exceptional leadership presence, strong commercial acumen for managing general contractors, and a zero-compromise attitude toward industrial safety and quality
• Knowledge of/ Interested in Lean Management, 5S and Continuous Improvement, digitalization
• Working experience in an international environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, especially MS Excel
• Strong communication skills, teamworking and consumer centric
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken
• Residency/ to be able to reside in Ankara

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application as soon as possible.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions - we're shaping a future we can all be proud of.