Site Manager

ANDRITZ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ seeks a Site Manager to lead on-site execution for turbine and generator projects in Charlotte, NC. You will direct installation, coordinate labor, manage safety, and ensure successful commissioning and field tests.

The role requires proven leadership on large, complex construction sites, strong communication, fluent English, OSHA/ISO knowledge, and willingness to travel and stay at distant locations for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in turbine/generator field work.
• Experience on large, complex construction projects.
• Proven leadership, effective communication and client management.
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 10 certifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA and ISO standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and contracts.
• Willingness to travel and live away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Hire and manage site labor and subcontractors.
• Control labor hours and site costs.
• Coordinate site safety and environmental matters.
• Lead toolbox meetings and maintain site logs.
• Manage schedules and report to project managers.
• Maintain customer relations on site and handle change orders.
• Prepare documentation and reports of site conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship

Fluent English

Communication

Project oversight

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS / QCS software

Site documentation tools

Engineering drawings reading

Job description

The Site Manager will be on the site of the work continually during its progress. The Site Manager shall direct the work specified, shall be present at the site during erection and shall be responsible for providing complete and correct direction of installation work, the initial starting, and subsequent operation of the equipment until the field tests are completed. The Superintendent is responsible for following safety procedures. The Site Manager shall initiate instructions for actions to inspect, handle, assemble and test the equipment.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role:

• Hiring and managing site labor and site subcontractors
• Responsible for managing the labor hours allocated to the project.
• Responsible for managing site costs and inventories.
• Primary contact to union dispatcher when applicable.
• Managing supervision team.
• Managing site schedule and providing feedback to the project manager/scheduler as required.
• Management of health, safety and environmental matters.
• Preparation of site logs using ANDRITZ tools and procedures.
• Conduct daily "toolbox" meetings.
• Completion of punch-list items.
• Manage customer relations on site.
• Manage claims and change orders; Maintain documentation of site conditions.
• Adherence to customer / ANDRITZ requirements as related to the work site.
• Assist in controlling project costs, cost recovery (claims), administration and project execution.
• Report to in-office project managers the status of projects.
• Report to manager all problems and actions that need resolution.
• Responsibility of periodic reporting.

Do you fit the profile?
Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to solid skills and experience, we need someone with strong motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Results and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• The Site Manager shall have been engaged in similar turbine and generator field work for a minimum of 5 years
• Experience working on large, complex construction projects.
• Proven experience with steel structures, welding, and masonry.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA regulations, quality plans and procedures, and general construction practices.
• Proven leadership skills, effective communicator, and adept in maintaining client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard office equipment.
• Experience in claims management is a plus.
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 10 Certification.
• Contractors Construction Quality Management course Certification from Naval Facilities Engineering Command or Army Corps of Engineers.
• Knowledge in OSHA and ISO Standards
• Able to read engineering drawings and procedures
• Ability to read and understand contract requirements
• Ability to identify non-conformances and organize the work
• Use of LMS, QCS and other Site related Software.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Must be willing to travel and live extended periods of time in distant locations.