Full-Time Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager will deliver end-to-end project services within programme deadlines and manage construction delivery (time, cost, quality) for a new project (labs/research and office building) for UCB in Braine-l’Alleud.

This includes managing General Contractor and HSSE requirements, delivering build projects and Programme savings.

Success requires a track record in operational delivery of quality and HSSE processes, strong communication, and interaction with the Construction Team.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing progress, quality, productivity, and reporting of construction and fit-out works.
2. Driving project close-out, including snagging and de-snagging.
3. Leading construction meetings (post-tender, cost plan reviews, pre-start, regular site progress, high-quality handovers, financial close, safety audits).
4. Managing General Contractor actions and site activities, ensuring execution plans are met.
5. Ensuring daily site presence during construction.
6. Delivering work within agreed AECOM and client values.
7. Providing leadership and management for the project to schedule, budget, quality, and environmental standards.
8. Acting as Client representative for all day-to-day Contract matters.
9. Building and maintaining relationships with client representatives, design, procurement, environment, (sub)contractors, and other stakeholders.
10. Delivering the project against all HSE metrics.
11. Attending safety meetings, ensuring communication to operational staff and contractors.
12. Managing safety messages, auditing compliance with client and AECOM HSSE processes.
13. Providing safety training for operational staff.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in project and construction management
• Experience in pharma, chemical, or similar projects
• Fluent English and French
• Ability to work on-site up to 5 days a week
• HSSE Leadership skills
• Strong client focus, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Compliance and ethics experience
• Experience in fast-moving, challenging environments
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word)
• Valid driving licence
• VCA certified

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