(Freelance) Construction Manager (m/f/d) Sulphuric Acid Plant

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PROJECT FRAMEWORK

  • Location: Mulhouse, France
  • Plant Type: Sulphuric acid production facility
  • Discipline: Mechanical Supervision
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Project Duration: 2+ months

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Represent the client as the responsible on-site point of contact.
  • Oversee the preparation and setup of the construction site in line with project-specific requirements.
  • Assemble a capable construction team with clearly defined responsibilities and reporting structures.
  • Implement effective systems for Health & Safety (HSE), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and documentation.
  • Manage materials and ensure proper reporting procedures are in place.
  • Provide precise and timely progress reports to project management and steering committees.
  • Make key decisions to ensure timely progress of construction activities.
  • Monitor the construction schedule continuously, with a focus on the critical path.
  • Take overall responsibility for site execution and coordination of all relevant interfaces.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations on site.
  • Collaborate closely with scheduling, quality assurance, the HSE team, and specialist construction managers.
  • Review and adjust the project schedule daily in line with current site conditions.
  • Identify and implement optimisation measures as construction progresses.
  • Coordinate activities with subcontractors, especially with regard to interface management.
  • Lead the entire site team, organise meetings, assign tasks, support discipline leads, and incorporate
  • daily feedback into ongoing planning.
  • Take responsibility for the construction calendar and its adherence.
  • Work in close cooperation with the Subcontract Manager and Claims Manager to safeguard the client’s contractual position.
  • Promptly notify the client of any defects or incomplete works in order to preserve warranty claims against suppliers.
  • Maintain consistent order and cleanliness across the entire construction site.
  • Report the timely completion of all installation works to the client.
  • Carry out and properly document final installation inspections.

YOUR PROFILE

  • Degree in a relevant technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Construction Technology.
  • Minimum of five years' professional experience in a comparable role, ideally in chemical plant construction.
  • Proven track record in managing industrial construction projects with a volume of over five million euros.
  • Strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and high-level management competence.
  • Solid commercial acumen and strong organisational capabilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of applicable legal regulations, especially in occupational health and safety.
  • Fluency in French (spoken and written) is essential, alongside very good command of either German or English.
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