Location: Mons, Belgium
Contract Duration: 11 Months
Start Date: End of May 2025
Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Dependent on experience
Engagement Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
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Overview
We are seeking an experienced Construction Logistics Manager to join a large-scale data centre construction project in Mons, Belgium on a PMC (Project Management Consultant) basis. This is a client-side role, reporting into the PMC Construction Manager, responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of construction logistics across a technically complex, multi-contractor environment. The successful candidate will act as the primary interface between the logistics contractor, package contractors and the wider PMC team.
Key Responsibilities
* Review, approve and monitor comprehensive logistics plans submitted by the logistics contractor, ensuring alignment with the overall project programme
* Oversee and manage the interface between multiple plot and package contractors, ensuring logistics activities are coordinated across all active construction zones
* Chair logistics and planning meetings; track and distribute meeting minutes, action logs and updated logistics plans
* Audit and report on the logistics contractor's self-assessments covering QA, safety, environmental and welfare compliance
* Assess and process variations and adjustments to the logistics contractor's scope; review cost impacts and report through the project change management process
* Coordinate site traffic management, contractor laydown areas and site accommodation planning across all plots
* Interface with the Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) manager to review and approve logistics plans for all client-supplied equipment deliveries and installations
* Work closely with the VDC/BIM team to review field coordination activities and trade sequencing across packages
* Review and validate phasing plans, construction sequencing and logistics interrelationships in alignment with the project schedule
* Produce and issue regular logistics dashboards to the PMC Construction Manager and wider project team
* Identify, escalate and drive resolution of logistics-related risks and issues, maintaining a live risk register in coordination with the project team
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a Construction Logistics Manager role on large-scale construction projects
* Proven data centre construction experience in a PMC or client-side capacity — essential
* Experience across multiple ground-up data centre builds strongly preferred
* Strong understanding of hyperscale or mission critical construction environments
* Demonstrated ability to manage and hold accountable a logistics contractor and multiple subcontractors simultaneously
* Proficient in reviewing, challenging and approving detailed logistics and phasing plans
* Experience with construction change management processes and variation assessment
* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline preferred
* Fluent English — written and spoken — essential
* Additional European languages advantageous (French, Dutch)
* EU work authorisation required
About the Opportunity
This is a freelance engagement offering the opportunity to work on a major data centre construction programme in Belgium within a structured PMC environment. xphnsxz The role offers significant responsibility and requires an individual capable of making fast, strategic decisions while managing complex contractor interfaces in a demanding, fast-paced setting.