Job Description
Employment Options
This position is open to both permanent employment and freelance/consulting arrangements.
Reporting Line
Reports directly to the Project Manager on the UCB Project.
Role Summary
The On-Site Construction Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, control, and supervision of construction activities on site. This role ensures that the project is executed safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The role acts as the primary on-site representative between UCB, contractors, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Execution & Site Supervision
* Ensure daily on-site presence throughout the duration of the works.
* Monitor preparation and execution of construction activities.
* Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality and conformity of works.
* Perform daily Gemba walks to monitor execution progress, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS).
* Enforce strict compliance with site cleanliness and safety rules.
* Supervise and monitor the detailed construction schedule, challenging contractor planning and mitigating delays.
* Identify critical construction phases and key milestones, ensuring thorough review at each stage.
* Inform UCB of any site activities impacting external stakeholders or Braine site operations.
2. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management
* Lead global monitoring of HSE compliance on site.
* Issue work permits (general work permits, fire permits, confined spaces, working at height, etc.).
* Control worker authorizations, scaffolding tags, fire extinguishers, and periodic safety checks.
* Ensure follow-up of safety onboarding processes and mandatory trainings.
* Monitor and control waste sorting and environmental constraints.
* Conduct site safety patrols and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
3. Quality Assurance & Control
* Global monitoring of quality and conformity of works and materials.
* Perform regular quality inspections of works and delivered materials.
* Review reports from tests and trials on materials, interpret and assess results.
* Supervise testing activities and ensure proper follow-up of corrective actions.
* Issue provisional acceptance reports and associated punch lists.
* Manage deviations and punch list closure.
* Conduct site acceptance of equipment and materials, including verification of physical condition and protection adequacy.
4. Project Control, Reporting & Risk Management
* Provide consistent and accurate reporting on project status, deliverables, and progress against milestones.
* Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues with defined mitigation strategies.
* Manage risks and disputes, proposing solutions to keep the project on track.
* Track and manage change orders (contractor requests, UCB requests, planning impacts, and indirect costs).
* Validate monthly valuation and progress reports before contractor invoicing.
* Act as Quantity Surveyor support by linking installed work to total installed cost and invoicing.
5. Resource, Cost & Schedule Control
* Support resource allocation in collaboration with the Project Manager, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
* Monitor manpower, equipment, and material resources on site.
* Instruct additional works where appropriate and obtain UCB approval.
* Oversee commissioning planning for installations and buildings.
6. Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination
* Serve as primary on-site interface for the general contractor.
* Address and resolve contractor queries efficiently.
* Participate in and contribute to:
o Planning meetings
o Quality meetings
o HSE meetings
7. Site Administration & Compliance
* Check and register workers on site with punctual presence controls.
* Ensure compliance with site access rules and regulations.
* Monitor construction impact on R&D activities (vibration, noise, traffic, etc.).
Qualifications
* Fluent in Dutch and English (verbal and written), French is a plus
* Strong on-site construction supervision experience
* Excellent knowledge of HSE regulations
* Strong quality management and inspection skills
* Proven project planning and scheduling capabilities
* Cost control, quantity surveying, and change management abilities
* Excellent communication and reporting skills
* High level of autonomy, leadership, and problem-solving
Additional Information
We offer
* Annual Leave: 32 days (20 standard + 12 ADV)
* Pension Plan and Hospital Insurance
* Monthly Expense Allowance
* Meal Vouchers
* Eco Vouchers
* Company Car (does not apply for freelance)
* Access to AECOM University
* Option to lease a bike
* Bicycle allowance if for work
* Home-office train tickets 100% reimbursed
* Employee Referral Bonus
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
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