Project Construction Manager

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Kanadevia Inova is seeking a Project Construction Manager in Zürich to lead erection planning for large industrial plants, ensuring HSE, quality, schedule, and cost targets while coordinating with the Project Manager and HSMIC. The role requires hands-on site leadership, sourcing and contracting third-party personnel, developing crane and sequencing concepts, and conducting constructability assessments with regular PD reporting on risks and progress. Key qualifications include several years in plant erection, strong site management and interdisciplinary project work, German and English fluency, SAP and PIRS proficiency, SCC and IOSH, and the ability to motivate crews and negotiate with subcontractors. To apply, tailor your resume to showcase large-scale projects, provide concrete outcomes, and highlight safety leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

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 German 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.