Construction Manager

Requisition ID: 99984

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Essen, North Rhine, Germany

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Environment, People, and Place shape projects that are sustainable, resilient, and people-focused. We bring environmental intelligence and community-centered deisgn to every stage, creating places that thrive socially, economically, and ecologically.

The Construction Manager working from the project office during the engineering phase(s) is responsible for the overall planning, direction, organization, and budgeting of all construction or maintenance work, within their Area of responsibility, to the highest safety and quality levels within time and costs constraints. During the engineering phase, the Construction Manager is primary responsible for the development of the construction strategies and execution schedule. They must oversee the organizational plans, detailed schedule development and implementation strategies.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Responsible for safe and environmentally acceptable construction execution methods, with support of the Project Manager and Site Health and Safety Manager.
• Coordinate with the client, project management, and project services in identifying required reporting procedures and formats for client and Hatch management needs.
• Contributes to and reviews ongoing capital estimates, schedule and design as they pertain to construction.
• Review construction/erection drawings and specifications prepared for the project for economic constructability, develop strategies for erection interfaces, determine appropriate construction methods, and preempt problem areas.
• Develop site organization and staffing requirements required to execute construction activities within project schedule and acceptable costs.
• Direct, monitor and motivate subordinate construction specialists in performance and direct activities as necessary to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Establish the construction requirements for pre-fabrication and modularization
• Provide construction technical support to other site functions as needed.
• Liaise with project representatives as required to ensure shutdowns, relocations, tie ins, etc. are planned safely and in a timely manner with minimum disruption.
• Participate in the labor studies, manpower sourcing exercise and the establishment of the industrial relations strategy.
• Coordinate the preparation and issue of the Construction Execution Plan

You will bring to this role:

• Minimum 10 years construction management experience on major projects or in heavy or industrial construction
• Demonstrated health and safety management focus in the construction phase of project delivery, and extensive knowledge of health and safety management procedures, safe work practices, and applicable legislation.
• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and lead a discipline focused teams and fit into a team environment
• Effective report writing skills, planning, organizational and oral skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate directly with the client on key issues.
• knowledge of the EPCM model of project delivery including the activities, interfaces and interdependencies of all project disciplines (engineering, procurement, construction management, and other project related disciplines)
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to practically interpret and apply good construction practice and appropriate industry standards.
• Knowledge of furnace operations and advantage

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.