Site Manager (J25-271)

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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:

  • Ultra-low dew point dry rooms,

  • Heavy process buildings,

  • Industrial utilities,

  • HVAC / electrical / mechanical networks,

  • Strict QHSE and scheduling constraints.

  • 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

  • Lead daily activities and ensure achievement of QCD objectives (Quality, Cost, Schedule).

  • Organize the site: work zones, phasing, logistics, scheduling.

  • Lead site coordination meetings, distribute minutes, and track action items.

2. Contractor and Interface Coordination

  • Supervise and coordinate all subcontractors: civil works, HVAC, electrical, process, fire protection, utilities.

  • Ensure consistency across work packages and manage coactivity conflicts.

  • Manage interfaces with engineering teams, project management, construction management (AMO), and final client.

3. Progress and Scheduling

  • Monitor daily progress and update KPIs.

  • Identify schedule deviations and propose corrective actions.

  • Ensure proper sequencing, especially in critical zones.

4. Quality and Technical Skills

  • Verify work execution against plans, standards, and gigafactory requirements.

  • Perform inspections, punch list resolution, and pre-acceptance checks.

  • Manage RFIs, NCRs, and technical deviations.

5. Safety and QHSE Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with QHSE regulations.

  • Participate in audits, inspections, and preventive actions.

  • Raise team awareness on safety, and track incidents and near-misses.

6. Documentation and Reporting

  • Manage administrative tasks: permits, drawings, authorizations, procedures.

  • Provide regular reporting: physical progress, risks, interfaces, key decisions.

  • Represent the project in client coordination meetings.

Technical Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of industrial and complex commercial construction sites.

  • Ability to read and analyze plans, P&IDs, schematics, and schedules.

  • Understanding of work packages: civil works, HVAC, electrical (CFA/CFO), utilities, fire protection, process.

  • Sensitivity to controlled environments (dry rooms, clean rooms).

  • Knowledge of pre-commissioning / commissioning processes (is a plus).

Tools / Software

  • Microsoft Office, SharePoint

  • MS Project or Primavera

  • Document management software

  • BIM model viewing (Revit)

Profile

  • Education: Engineer or senior technician with strong site management experience.

  • Experience: 5 to 20 years in construction management / site direction in industrial projects, construction, energy, pharma, nuclear, oil & gas, data centers, batteries, microelectronics.

  • Proven experience in multi-discipline coordination is essential.

  • Professional English required.

  • Strong safety culture and on-site engagement.