Site Manager

Allied Reliability; Wallula (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCKWOOL is hiring a Site Manager for our Wallula, Washington project. This on-site role oversees daily construction and installation activities, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence across complex, multi-contractor operations.

The role requires a degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 20+ years of site experience, including at least 10 years in a leadership capacity on heavy industrial projects. Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• 20+ years of engineering/site experience, with at least 10 years as Site Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong communication and leadership in international environments.
• Extensive experience in heavy industrial environments with focus on site execution.
• Proven track record installing process equipment and coordinating concurrent site activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams on active sites.
• Strong understanding of site logistics, sequencing and safety compliance.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership driving progress and meeting timelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction and installation activities to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with the project director, manage site facilities and enforce safety regulations.
• Manage site organization with direct responsibility for safety and site logistics.
• Enable efficient execution of construction and installation works across areas.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for high-risk activities in shared work areas.
• Ensure contractors maintain safe working conditions and proper sequencing to avoid conflicts.
• Oversee safety plan implementation and site work permit system across contractors.
• Monitor installation equipment (cranes, lifts) and readiness for installation.
• Track site progress and readiness to keep schedule, including environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to drive safety, quality and efficient execution.

Skills

Site leadership

Site safety management

Contractor coordination

Heavy industry experience

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced temporary (1 ½-2 years contract) Site Manager to join our construction team at our new WAL6 facility in Wallula, Washington. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations on-site, both construction and installation activities, to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

The site manager acts as the primary on-ground authority in reference to the project director, coordinating activities, managing the site facilities, and enforcing safety regulations.

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What You Bring

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent background
• 20+ years of engineering and site experience, with at least 10 years serving in a Site Manager or similar site leadership role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, preferably experience from an international environment
• Extensive experience in heavy industrial environments, with a strong focus on site execution and coordination.
• Proven track record managing installation of process equipment and overseeing multiple, concurrent site activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams on active construction sites.
• Strong understanding of site logistics, sequencing, and coordination to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Experience ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and site-specific requirements.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with the ability to drive progress, resolve conflicts, and maintain project timelines.

What You Will Be Doing

The site manager oversees daily operations on-site—both construction and installation activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

The site manager acts as the primary on-ground authority in reference to the project director, coordinating activities, managing the site facilities, and enforcing safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the site organization with direct responsibility for safety, site logistics and operation of site facilities
• Manage day-to-day activities on site
• Enable efficient execution of both construction and installation works:
• Construction will be led by our construction manager who has oversight over the General Contractor
• Installation of production equipment will be led by a team of project managers with installation contractors for each area
• Communicate and coordinate closely with contractors and suppliers, particularly for high-risk activities in shared work areas.
• Ensure all contractors maintain safe working conditions and proactively manage work sequencing to avoid conflicts.
• Enforce compliance with ROCKWOOL safety standards, site-specific safety plans, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee implementation of the site work permit system across all contractors and suppliers.
• Manage and coordinate installation equipment (e.g., cranes, lifts) to ensure availability and proper use.
• Monitor site progress and readiness for installation, ensuring activities stay on schedule.
• Oversee site-related environmental considerations and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Manage site logistics scope and budget, supporting cost-effective project delivery.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders (Project team, Group functions and Operational team/End user) to drive safety, quality, and efficient project execution.