Project Manager

Function

As Project Manager, you will bear responsibility for the coordination and follow-up of one or more construction sites.

You will manage site teams and ensure the smooth and efficient execution of works.

The projects are very varied, but are mainly situated within complex and challenging construction areas.

For this position, a presence in the Leuven region is desirable, with the flexibility to relocate according to job sites.

In this position, you will report directly to the Project Director.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating one or more construction sites from A to Z;
• Preparation of the Quality Environmental Plan (PKM), in collaboration with the Quality Manager and Environmental Advisor;
• Preparing the Safety, Health and Environmental (HSE) Plan, in collaboration with the Prevention Advisor;
• Monitoring compliance with PKM and HSE plans on site;
• Monitor planning, budget and execution deadlines;
• Carry out safety, health and environmental inspections on the yards (2x per year);
• Follow up on all necessary documentation and report to management on project status;
• Maintain and coordinate contacts with customers, study agencies, suppliers, subcontractors and government departments.

Profile

For this Project Manager role in the Leuven region, we are looking for someone with the following qualifications:

• Civil or industrial construction engineer, or equivalent through experience (e.g. architecture or other relevant construction training);
• At least 3-5 years' experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry;
• Experience with large-scale and technically challenging projects, preferably within Class 8 environment;
• Strong strategic and business-oriented mindset;
• Able to build and maintain high-level commercial relationships;
• Communicatively strong, with persuasiveness and good negotiation skills
• Strong people and management skills;
• Out-of-the-box thinker, who is solution-oriented and pragmatic;
• Very good knowledge of Dutch is essential, knowledge of French is a nice asset.

Organisation

Our client is a renowned Class 8 contractor with more than 60 years of experience within the construction industry.

As a family-run business, they combine the clout of a big player with a strong people-oriented culture, where employees do not feel like a number.

With around 360 employees and some 40 ongoing construction sites, they realise complex projects within residential and non-residential construction, healthcare, retail, renovation and civil engineering.

The projects are technically challenging, large-scale and spread throughout Belgium, with a strong focus on Flanders.

Thanks to their integrated approach, employees have the opportunity to participate in sustainable and prestigious projects within a stable working environment.

A developing company that invests in the growth and career of its employees.

The high average seniority within the company underlines the stability in the workplace, the close-knit teams and the opportunity to help build complex projects over many years.

Offer

You will join a Class 8 construction company with a strong family spirit and a people-oriented working environment where you can help build large-scale and complex projects.

In addition, you can count on:

Remuneration commensurate with your experience and expertise, with periodic evaluations that support advancement opportunities.

An hourly schedule of 40 hours per week, supplemented by 12 ADV days.

Collective construction leave, which means you can count on fixed and well-organised holiday periods throughout the year.

Growth opportunities within an organisation with a strong commitment to internal development and long-term career paths.

A close-knit, team-oriented working environment where you will collaborate with around 360 colleagues.

A comprehensive fringe benefits package, including:

• Cafeteria plan
• Commercial vehicle
• Mobility budget
• Meal vouchers (€8)
• Eco-Vouchers
• Expense allowance
• Hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance

In short, a salary package that grows with your experience, expertise and responsibilities.