Civil Project Manager

Civil Project Manager

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Role Overview

The Civil Project Manager (CPM) is overall responsible for the civil scope of substation projects with regard to scope, cost, time and quality so as to obtain the greatest return for LINXON. This includes civil engineering, construction‑and contracting activities, starting with tendering (together with the overall tendering Team) and ending with the hand‑over to Installation and Commissioning Team a/o client. The CPM will be required to work closely with the Tendering Team, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Managers, Project Management and Contract Management involved in the tendering and execution process of projects.

Responsibilities

• Define civil tendering, engineering, building facilities and construction strategy together with the local business unit and all other organizations involved.
• Prepare and administer standard documents for tendering, engineering and execution.
• Establish effective communication procedures within internal and external partners, and a clear communication procedure between parties involved in project execution such as Site Management and Engineering.
• Monitor the ongoing civil performance projects via a defined review process in terms of on‑time delivery, quality, cost, claims and OHS.
• In conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager (SCM) and PM, monitor the construction market for any indication of short or long‑term changes that could impact tenders or ongoing projects.
• Ensure that sufficient subcontractors for the civil work package are prequalified by LINXON for future and ongoing projects and tenders; assist SCM in the identification and prequalification of new civil subcontractors for:
  • Specialized Earth and Foundation Works such as piling
  • Structural and Finishing Work
  • Structural Steel Works
  • Precast Works
  • Earth Works
  • Site Infra Structures (e.g., offices, accommodation etc.)
  • Lighting & Small power
  • HVAC
  • Firefighting
• Ensure that the civil design is carried out in accordance with customer and LINXON specifications while also taking a cost‑optimised approach into account and provide early warning of all matters affecting cost, time and quality.
• Establish the authority of the client’s representative and agree procedures with them; attend meetings with the client.
• Attend construction meetings at site periodically or as required.
• Support the Quality Management in establishing project‑specific quality plans and checklists, and interface with other parties in the establishment, tracking and closure of Non‑Compliance Reporting.
• Ensure traceability of documentation and correspondence in line with the company’s Document Control System (PIRS).
• Maintain overall civil authority – having the right to give orders and directions following agreement with XX to personnel assigned to the department.
• Engage the services of staff and consultant firms as necessary and in accordance with recognised procedures.
• Have the right to receive at all times comprehensive and binding information on all matters relevant to the department and projects from involved functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: a degree in Civil Engineering or another construction‑related subject.
• At least 10 years of civil engineering or construction experience.
• At least 5 years of plant design experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the German civil construction market and building standards.
• Basic substation knowledge.
• Computer familiarity (Text, Spreadsheets, Netware such as LN.., etc.).
• Fluent in German (written and spoken).
• Basic knowledge of English to communicate with the Engineering centre in India.
• Willing to travel regularly.

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