Construction Manager

We are looking for a "Construction Manager" for our company's project in the İstanbul location, operating in the Energy, Technology and Engineering sector.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in field construction management, preferably in large-scale industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects
• Extensive knowledge of construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents
• Strong command of project planning, scheduling, and workface coordination
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, and AutoCAD
• Advanced understanding of site logistics, heavy lifting, rigging operations, and equipment utilization
• Experience in handling Field Instructions (FIs), Variation Orders, and back charge processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Deep familiarity with HSE standards and the ability to enforce safety policies on site
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills in a fast-paced site environment
• Ability to manage day-to-day challenges at the workface while ensuring alignment with project milestones
• Strong analytical thinking, detail orientation, and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project demands
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Willing and able to travel without restrictions

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Reviews relevant drawings and contractual documents to fully understand the scope of work and the construction contract philosophy
• Analyzes material take-off data, manual man-hour estimates, and associated histograms developed during the pre-construction planning phase; revises and updates this information as necessary
• Organizes and supervises the work of engineers either on-site or in designated off-site facilities
• Implements and monitors the Temporary Facilities Plan
• Coordinates and participates in the induction of subcontractor supervisory staff and manual workforce, in collaboration with the Health and Safety Engineer
• Ensures effective communication of the project schedule to subcontractors; reviews their detailed work plans and monitors actual progress in the field; supports the development and markup of project schedules
• Maintains a strong on-site presence and supports team members with daily problem-solving
• Plans and mitigates potential workface clashes between subcontractors, and establishes priorities in response to unexpected situations
• Reviews subcontractors’ transportation, rigging, and heavy lifting plans; ensures optimal and cost-effective use of construction equipment
• Coordinates daily site logistics and works closely with the Materials Control Group to ensure timely delivery of free-issue materials to subcontractors
• Approves or delegates approval of Field Instructions, and assists in preparing Variation Orders and Back Charges
• Collaborates with engineers, QC inspectors, and subcontract administrators to meet schedule, quality, and cost objectives
• Contributes to the work measurement system and progress tracking
• Prepares field reports as requested by the Site Manager
• Supports the Site Manager in project execution
• Actively promotes the contractor’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, plans, and procedures