Senior Project Engineer
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Site Manager
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Responsible for the entire scope of construction site activities during ITO and OTR, acting under the direction and on behalf of the project director or Project Manager
- Define the site works strategy, lead the site teams, and manage execution of project scope across multiple sites
- Ensure Safety, Quality, Costs and Schedule comply with contractual obligations, company policy and local regulation
- Coordinate costing & scheduling of site activities during ITO; prepare tender documents; lead contracting strategy definition with support functions
- Ensure consistent application of contracting strategy during OTR; manage sub-contracts and act as main commercial contact for site sub-contracts
- Ensure integration of Customer EHS requirements into project procedures; responsible for planning of C&C activities within project schedule and implementation of construction management (LPS)
- Manage risks and opportunities related to Construction & Commissioning; prepare staffing plan, mobilize site teams & follow up actuals vs. plan
- Liaise with design office for timely issuance of data; initiate implementation of CMS & definition of TOPs with Commissioning Manager
- Support project leadership during important meetings with customer; lead and manage site teams; ensure EHS leadership and application of GE GRID EHS Policy
- Comply with Quality Procedures; ensure Site Works meet Customer and GE Grid standards; collect lessons learned and initiate improvement actions
Requirements
- An appropriate qualification in Civil / Electrical Engineering, degree level with extensive experience would be an advantageous but equivalent experience would also be considered
- Have appropriate health and safety experience, training and qualifications in line with international standards for roles of this nature
- GWO certification will be an added advantage
- Background in Building Services, electrical works and commissioning
- Previous experience of undertaking the role of Construction Manager on a large EHV Substation Project
- Construction experience in the UK would be an advantage but is not essential
- Experience in the installation and commissioning of Civil Works, Building services & auxiliaries, HV & MV equipment, Control & Protection system
- Knowledgeable on international standards and 'best practice' in relation to construction
- Knowledgeable on environmental legislation and good industry practice in relation to construction works
- Knowledgeable on the key applicable standards and specifications associated with the civil and electrical works construction applicable for countries in the region
- Experience in off-shore platforms E&I works will be an added advantage
- Will be required to travel frequently to various project sites across the region and to yards across the world for off-shore wind farm projects
- Ability to work remotely but integrate with the GE’s wider team
- Ability to communicate effectively, and to accurately and concisely report both verbally and in writing
- Proficiency in ENGLISH mandatory; additional European languages advantageous
- IT proficiency including collaborative platforms & tools
