Mechanical Supervisor
Mechanical Supervisor
Salary negotiable
Join a Tier-1 contractor as a Mechanical Supervisor on a major construction project in Helsinki, Finland. This role offers a challenging opportunity to manage on-site mechanical operations and contribute to project success.
Key Highlights
- Oversee mechanical installations on a large-scale construction project
- Manage site safety and QA in conjunction with advisors
- Coordinate with various trades, engineers, and clients
- Ensure project completion within schedule and budget
Mechanical Supervisor — Role Overview
As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing all on-site mechanical operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will play a crucial role in coordinating with subcontractors, managing costs, and maintaining quality assurance.
Mechanical Supervisor — Responsibilities
As Mechanical Supervisor, you will:
- Manage site safety in conjunction with the Safety Advisor, including safety file management.
- Manage site QA with the Mechanical Package Manager, including file management.
- Manage the project schedule in coordination with other trades, Package Leads, consulting engineers, and client requirements.
- Assist with cost management, including the Our Client mechanical team, subcontractors, material deliveries, plant and equipment, variations, and valuations.
- Manage all day-to-day on-site mechanical operations.
- Manage subcontractor activities, tracking progress and manpower levels, and holding weekly meetings.
- Manage the "In Progress" snagging system and issue weekly punch lists.
- Issue direct labor and subcontractor hours to the time administrator.
- Attend site meetings, internal project reviews, engineering reviews, planning meetings, and handover meetings.
- Close out project items, including O&M manuals, punch lists, safety files, and QA files, with support from the Mechanical Package Manager.
- Implement a weekly look ahead to ensure coordination with other trades.
- Issue internal weekly progress reports, highlighting progress, concerns, and risks.
- Schedule and track material deliveries to correspond with the project schedule.
- Maintain a weekly project diary, highlighting issues and escalating where necessary.
Mechanical Supervisor — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree (BEng) or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in HVAC, with at least 70 ECTS credits in HVAC studies.
- Sufficient experience in supervisory positions in the relevant field (Plumbing and HVAC installations).
- Sufficient experience in the construction industry (Plumbing and HVAC installation).
- Good computer skills in Word, Excel, etc.
- Fluent English.
- A trade background.
- Proven record of coordinating and managing large projects.
- A minimum of 6 years in this role.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in complex engineering and construction projects for leading corporations across Europe.
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