Project Construction Manager (French Speaking)
Kanadevia Inova Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Services for Renewable Energy · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Project Construction Manager is responsible for establishing and managing the erection plan for industrial projects while ensuring compliance with HSE, quality, time, and cost requirements. They coordinate resource planning, manage site personnel, and act as the primary point of contact for progress reporting and risk mitigation.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have several years of experience in large industrial plant erection and site management. Proficiency in French and English is required, along with relevant certifications such as SCC and IOSH and experience with SAP and PIRS software.
Benefits
Full description
Company Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.
Job Description
- Establish and manage the erection plan for projects, ensuring compliance with HSE, quality, time, and cost requirements.
- Coordinate resource planning in collaboration with the Project Manager and HSMIC.
- Support site personnel to achieve work package objectives.
- Specify and procure installation packages and tools in cooperation with Site Manager.
- Source and contract third-party personnel for site work.
- Monitor progress, identify deviations and risks, and act proactively in coordination with the Project Director (PD).
- Develop and implement erection and crane concepts, including sequencing.
- Conduct constructability assessments and plan site schedule activities.
- Ensure adherence to company HSE requirements and best practices on site.
- Provide regular reporting to the PD on progress, risks, and site activities.
Qualifications
- Several years’ experience in plant erection, preferably large industrial plants.
- Experience in site management, erection planning, and interdisciplinary project work.
- Strong market and product knowledge in the relevant field.
- Ability to establish high-level planning based on analysis.
- Commercial acumen to make decisions and influence within scope of responsibility.
- Excellent communication in French and English; additional languages are advantageous.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, SAP, and PIRS; valid SCC and IOSH certifications.
- Ability to motivate employees and conduct technical negotiations with subcontractors.
Additional Information
Employee perks, benefits
- Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
- Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
- Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
- Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
- Excellent employment conditions
- Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
- Modern infrastructure
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
