Project Manager

Are you a Project Manager with experience in the construction sector? Would you like to work for the largest Belgian group, operating in the construction of buildings, infrastructure, marine & environmental projects ? Then BESIX is the company for you! 

Your Role

For the construction of our new build projects in Belgium we are looking for a Senior Project Manager. You will manage a large civil/building works project with its proper Administration and Finance Department as well as the Technical Department.

• You will be accountable for Quality Assurance and Control, HSE assurance and Control, Execution, production on site, plant machinery fleet, contractual relations with Employer, relations with Authorities and Third parties.
• You will supervise, coordinate towards a successful completion your project in accordance with client requirements, organizational policies/procedures, contract, time and cost specifications.
• You establish the organization chart to ensure proper functioning of his supports in the various sections.
• You correct malfunctions where required, motivate staff.
• You properly coordinate activities on the project between different trades and departments.
• You validate contractual options, whether technical, financial or time related.
• You validate legal matters, with agreement of BESIX legal department.
• You validate fiscal matters together with Financial and Administration Manager of the project in agreement with the CFO of the BESIX Group.
• You approve all engagements of the project.
• You conclude supply and sub-contracts after preparatory work of his supports (inclusive pre contract quality and performance audits).
• You engage yourself in social contacts and public relations to the benefit of the Company.
• You will coordinate all third parties, negotiate with contractors, suppliers and subcontractors throughout all stages in the development of the project life cycle, participate and handle tenders and contracts;
• You will implement project budgets and resources, enforce project standards, technical reviews, manage team allocation, mobilize qualified personnel and specified tasks and prepare monthly progress reports.

Your Profile

• You have a Master degree in civil engineering in construction
• Minimum of 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in civil/building works
• You have an advanced understanding of contract management
• You possess in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge to deal with situations in a background of conceptual understanding
• You have gained excellent experience in claim handling and contract management
• You are fluent in Dutch and French and you have a profound knowledge of English
• You are willing to work anywhere in Belgium, with focus on the Flanders region