Site Construction Manager - Sweden

Aquatech AB•Sweden, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquatech is a global leader in water purification systems technology for both industrial and infrastructure markets located in the United States and internationally. We support our clients with sustainable water purification systems and technologies that are solving the world's water scarcity challenges. Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Construction Manager in Boden, Sweden. The Construction Manager will report to the Site Manager and will perform the duties described in the job description below. Oversee, manage, and direct construction from beginning to end. Work very closely and coordinate with the Project Manager.

Requirements

Extensive industry experience as a construction manager within their area, where we see that the candidate has extensive hands-on project leadership experience in a demanding industrial environment.
Engaging and effective leadership capability that creates forward momentum and influence across multiple disciplines and functions.
Highly execution oriented and biased towards decision-making.
Knocks down barriers and gets it done.
Focused on problem solving and first principles orientation - challenge all stakeholders on both requirements and outputs.
Proven effective technical competence.
Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as strong coordination.
Proficient in reading the Engineering drawings and documents
Proficient with computer programs, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Blue Beam, Navisworks, and navigating 3D models
Knowledge of project control software such as Microsoft Project & Primavera P6 is preferred
Experience in water/wastewater treatment preferred
OSHA standards and other site safety practices
Organization and priority-defining skills
Ability to listen, communicate (written and oral), and willingness to collaborate
Communicate effectively in English and Swedish.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred
Ten (10) or more years of construction-related experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of project control software such as Microsoft Project & Primavera P6 is preferred
Experience in water/wastewater treatment preferred

Responsibilities

Create and manage the overall Site Construction Schedule.
Create and issue 3-week lookahead schedules every week
Manage, plan, organize, implement, and control all construction activities of the project per the Project Schedule
Track inventory regularly
Be the primary contact on site for construction & liaison with head office on issues relating to the project progress
Create contractual documents for the execution of claims-free sub-contracts for site works
Ensure the project is constructed according to design, budget, and schedule
Plan to prevent problems and mitigate emerging ones.
Establish risk profile for project(s) and proactively manage mitigation plans, dealing dynamically with unexpected outcomes to ensure project(s) success
Ensure that company policies, procedures, standards, etc., are followed
Site subcontractor management & implementation of HSE (Healthy, Safety & Environmental)
Ensure site progress as per schedule. If there are delays, initiate the necessary actions like allocating extra resources or alternative work processes to ensure the schedule is back on track
Report progress to the project manager
Provide a daily & monthly progress report & update the schedule for submission to the customer
Discuss with the project team and propose/resolve customer and site-related issues
Work with the site sub-contractor to the standards at the site and maintain alignment with the customer
Attend customer meetings, contractor meetings, and provide direction
Ensure timely disposition of the site contractor queries
Identify and mitigate risks that may have an impact on the project
Inform the project manager of issues that may affect project profit, costs, schedules, and client relations
Ensure maintenance of daily records of all site activities, including information on labor and plant, and any non-compliant materials or workmanship
Monitor project cost and provide the Project Manager with timely identification of deviations from the budget
Evaluate the change orders/scope change requests of the subcontractor & provide inputs to the project manager
In case of any accidents, damages, or emergencies at the site, ensure that the proper protocol & procedure