Senior Construction Manager
Senior Construction Manager
Salary negotiable
Join a Tier-1 contractor as a Senior Construction Manager in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This role offers the opportunity to lead on complex data centre projects.
Key Highlights
- Lead construction activities on major data centre projects in Amsterdam
- Manage subcontractor interfaces and logistics to ensure project efficiency
- Oversee site safety in conjunction with project and safety management teams
- Play a key role in site QA and snagging processes
Senior Construction Manager — Role Overview
As Senior Construction Manager, you will oversee project direction, ensuring construction work meets client specifications. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining site safety and coordinating subcontractor activities.
Senior Construction Manager — Responsibilities
As Senior Construction Manager, you will:
- Assist in the management of Site Safety in conjunction with the project team and safety management.
- Supervise project direction, track progress, and ensure construction work meets client specifications.
- Review project timelines and update the Project Manager and Project Director on progress and deviations.
- Manage safe access and egress to all areas of the project.
- Ensure temporary lighting, water supply, and power are in place and maintained.
- Maintain a 360-degree walkway, adapting it as site needs require.
- Issue weekend and late working rosters to the site team.
- Monitor rotations ensuring suitable supervision is in place.
- Ensure Logistics Manager chairs and records minutes of weekly logistics meetings.
- Keep a clear and accurate daily diary of all activities and a daily photographic log on BIM 360.
- Organize the selection of construction plant/materials and ensure subcontractors have the necessary equipment.
- Own and chair all DAB’s and Whiteboard meetings and issue reports.
- Attend and liaise with the Project Planner at all collab planning meetings.
- Play a lead role in the management of Site QA.
- Support the oversight of all day-to-day site operations.
- Manage all subcontractor interfaces to ensure there are no gaps or impediments to their works.
- Meet daily with the Logistics Manager & Multiservice Gang for effective coordination.
- Ensure cranes, plant, equipment, and deliveries are strategically positioned.
- Manage sub-contractor activities including tracking progress against schedule and manpower levels.
- Liaise with all Municipality Personnel and ensure a log is kept of visits and issues raised.
- Act as the main point of contact between the company and the Client Operations Team.
- Attend relevant meetings between client/client representatives & PM/Operations.
- Ensure weekly minuted meetings with sub-contractors and package owners.
- Ensure all permits/SOPs are in place ahead of construction activities.
- Oversee construction workers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Assist in the management of the “In Progress” snagging system.
- Ensure direct labour hours and sub-contractor hours are reported for tracking.
- Ensure the warehouse/off site storage is maintained correctly.
- Ensure the site is clean, secure, and presented well.
- Ensure that no phase of the works is held up due to building not being weathertight.
- Drive the culture of safety and quality through the project.
- Assist in projected labour projections from the field supervisors.
- Assist with the commercial team to ensure all variations are captured.
Senior Construction Manager — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Construction Manager
- Strong knowledge of the full design and construction process
- Ability to control and manage people and programs
- A trade background or a relevant third-level qualification
- A proven record of coordinating and managing large projects
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the senior 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, including enterprise data centres, advanced technology & life sciences, and hyperscale data centres across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Senior Construction Manager Role
What does a Senior Construction Manager do in data centre construction?
A Senior Construction Manager in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
How do I apply for this Senior Construction Manager position?
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