Mechanical Construction Project Manager - Industrial Boilers
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Construction Project Manager specializing in industrial boilers (mostly waste to energy). The successful candidate will report to the Section Manager and will play a crucial role in the organization/coordination/communication throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure satisfaction among all stakeholders.
The idea is to join our client after an initial period of 12 months employment through the agency.
Main Responsibilities
Develop & implement bid strategies; do the costing and contribute to bid negotiations with clients by:
* Compose the qualification file
* Define and implement a bid strategy to make sure the customer perceives all value
* Defining initial project baselines based on viable technical solutions to meet customer requirements aligned with the business strategy.
* Defining the optimal sequence and planning the upcoming project.
* Setting up the procurement strategy
* Cost estimation of the mechanical works (welding, craneage, logistics, fabrication, project management)
* Check availability of all resources
* Detect and manage risks and opportunities associated with future projects.
* Contract negotiation with customers and major key suppliers
* Follow the governance procedures
* Ensure seamless transition from bid to project phase by participating in the preparation, organization, and validation of project launch and execution.
* Make sure the lessons learnt of projects is implemented properly
Project Management
* Managing the blue collar team consisting out of foremen; welders and pipe fitters.
* Make a project execution plan and a safety plan
* Cater for a: WBS, schedule, budget allocation, etc
* Contract negotiation with subcontractors
* Prepare the site (site base camp, tools, scaffolding, etc)
* Manage the (skilled) workers by being on site
* Make sure all administrative tasks are fulfilled (check-in-at-work; hour registration; equipment&tool lists; dimona’s; work permits)
* Make sure there is a detailed planning which minimizes co-activity, is efficient and is known/approved to/by all stakeholders
* Follow-up on planning/progress (critical path; budget)
* Adhere to the health and safety plan (work permits, toolbox meeting; enforcement of measures described in HSE plan, Last Minute Risk Analysis, etc)
* Manage the Quality Control aspect of the project
* Manage the legal and contractual obligations
* Manage variation orders
* Generate the project reporting and the project review meetings
* Finalize the project (documents archiving, expenses permission closing) while documenting and sharing the lessons learned.
Improve the functioning of the unit ‘Boiler solutions’
* Help to organize things efficiently at the level of the operational unit in terms of invoicing; bookkeeping; abiding to local legislation; finding new subcontractors; evaluating workers; document/data management; explore new operational approaches.
Key Requirements
* Work location: Based in Ans (Liège) with client sites across Belgium.
* Languages: Fluency in French is required; proficiency in English and/or Dutch is a significant advantage.
Must know:
* EN ó ASME
* WPS
* QC file
* TIGóelectrode welding
Experience:
* Proven expertise in mechanical high pressure (boiler) construction projects.
* Familiarity with welding pressure parts and the EN 12952 standard.
* Experience in project/bid management and quality control of assembled pressure parts.
* A solid understanding of contractual obligations.