Sector / Field: Batteries / Industry / EPC Projects
Location: Haut de France
Availability: ASAP
Context
As part of the construction of battery gigafactories (e.g., ACC, Verkor, ProLogium, Northvolt), the Site Manager oversees construction activities for complex industrial facilities, including:
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Ultra-low dew point dry rooms,
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Heavy process buildings,
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Industrial utilities,
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HVAC / electrical / mechanical networks,
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Strict QHSE and scheduling constraints.
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The Site Manager is the operational leader of the site: ensuring quality, safety, progress, contractor coordination, and client reporting.
Main Responsibilities
1. Overall Site Management
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Lead daily activities and ensure achievement of QCD objectives (Quality, Cost, Schedule).
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Organize the site: work zones, phasing, logistics, scheduling.
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Lead site coordination meetings, distribute minutes, and track action items.
2. Contractor and Interface Coordination
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Supervise and coordinate all subcontractors: civil works, HVAC, electrical, process, fire protection, utilities.
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Ensure consistency across work packages and manage coactivity conflicts.
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Manage interfaces with engineering teams, project management, construction management (AMO), and final client.
3. Progress and Scheduling
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Monitor daily progress and update KPIs.
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Identify schedule deviations and propose corrective actions.
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Ensure proper sequencing, especially in critical zones.
4. Quality and Technical Skills
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Verify work execution against plans, standards, and gigafactory requirements.
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Perform inspections, punch list resolution, and pre-acceptance checks.
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Manage RFIs, NCRs, and technical deviations.
5. Safety and QHSE Compliance
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Ensure compliance with QHSE regulations.
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Participate in audits, inspections, and preventive actions.
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Raise team awareness on safety, and track incidents and near-misses.
6. Documentation and Reporting
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Manage administrative tasks: permits, drawings, authorizations, procedures.
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Provide regular reporting: physical progress, risks, interfaces, key decisions.
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Represent the project in client coordination meetings.
Technical Skills
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In-depth knowledge of industrial and complex commercial construction sites.
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Ability to read and analyze plans, P&IDs, schematics, and schedules.
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Understanding of work packages: civil works, HVAC, electrical (CFA/CFO), utilities, fire protection, process.
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Sensitivity to controlled environments (dry rooms, clean rooms).
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Knowledge of pre-commissioning / commissioning processes (is a plus).
Tools / Software
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Microsoft Office, SharePoint
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MS Project or Primavera
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Document management software
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BIM model viewing (Revit)
Profile
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Education: Engineer or senior technician with strong site management experience.
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Experience: 5 to 20 years in construction management / site direction in industrial projects, construction, energy, pharma, nuclear, oil & gas, data centers, batteries, microelectronics.
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Proven experience in multi-discipline coordination is essential.
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Professional English required.
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Strong safety culture and on-site engagement.