Project Manager Road Works

Function

• As project manager for road works, you are responsible for the organisation, coordination and follow-up of one or more sites in and around East Flanders and Antwerp. You monitor the project from preparation through to delivery.
• You prepare road construction and sewerage works both technically and organisationally. You align with internal departments, execution teams and external partners and ensure a feasible planning.
• On site, you direct foremen, employees and subcontractors. You make clear agreements, monitor the works and intervene when issues arise relating to quality, planning or safety.
• You monitor planning, budget, quality, safety and profitability. You manage the construction file, handle reporting and maintain administration.
• Together with the site manager and infrastructure project manager, you maintain good contacts with clients, engineering firms, utilities and other partners. You translate technical information into clear agreements.
• You apply contractual provisions and Standard Specification 250 correctly. Using your technical knowledge, you make sound decisions for efficient execution.
• You ensure clear communication with the surrounding area and consult with local residents. You help to minimise nuisance for road users and neighbours. The organisation works on sustainable and safe infrastructure solutions with attention to local involvement.
• You deploy equipment, staff and resources efficiently. In a professional working environment, you are given room for initiative, knowledge sharing and visibility on projects for public and private clients.

Profile

• A degree in civil engineering or equivalent relevant experience provides a solid foundation for this role.
• You bring 5 to 10 years of experience as a site manager, project leader or project manager within road construction, sewerage works or a comparable infrastructure environment. This experience enables you to take on independent responsibility quickly.
• A thorough knowledge of Standard Specification 250, common execution methods and the technical follow-up of infrastructure works is important in order to make sound decisions on site.
• You combine technical insight with organisational and financial awareness. You work in a structured manner, monitor priorities and maintain attention to quality, safety and profitability, even when circumstances change.
• You communicate professionally with employees, subcontractors, clients and engineering firms. A strong sense of responsibility, persuasiveness and a respectful style are essential to align the various parties involved.

Organisation

This contractor realises infrastructure projects in Flanders and Brussels, with a focus on road construction, sewer installation, environmental remediation and the development of public spaces. Both public and private clients can rely on technical expertise for sustainable and quality solutions.

The organisation combines specialist knowledge with a strong local presence and the scale to take on complex projects. Attention is paid not only to execution, but also to clear communication, consultation with local residents and minimising nuisance for neighbours and users.

Offer

• A market-conform salary package that takes into account your experience, technical expertise and responsibility as an infrastructure project manager.
• Additional benefits that strengthen the overall package, including a company car, meal vouchers, group insurance and hospitalisation insurance.
• A working environment with Schelle as your base and a role in which you remain involved in infrastructure sites in the Antwerp & East Flanders region.
• Autonomy in the organisation and follow-up of your projects, with support from experienced colleagues and internal specialist services.
• Concrete opportunities to further develop your knowledge through collaboration, knowledge sharing and development within a stable infrastructure environment.
• A culture in which safety, transparent communication, sustainability and minimising nuisance for the surrounding area are visibly part of daily operations.

Would you like to give direction to quality infrastructure projects as a project manager for road works? Apply for this vacancy and discover in a personal conversation which responsibilities suit you best.