Construction Area Manager

Requisition ID: 102721

Job Category: Construction

Location: Beijing, 11, China

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Role Title:

Construction Area Manager

Work Location: Mongolia (on assignment)

Hire Type: Project Hire

1.Summary

The Construction Area Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the project works contractors and maintaining the project performance goals in an area. Supervisors coordinate work efforts and ensure activities are sequenced in accordance with the project schedule. The candidate must be a competent person in the construction trade so that he/she may accurately evaluate the methods and performance in all respects of the particular scope elements of the project for which he is accountable.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Monitors overall job site heath, safety and environment performance and verifies that contractors are protecting their workers at the job site

• Responsible for construction supervision and administration including supervision of contractors and their subcontractors for assigned portions of the project

• Assists in the coordination of the design deliverables to support continuous and efficient construction

• Job site point of contact for all contractors in his assigned area of the project
• Monitors the delivery of materials to the site and release to contractor
• Plans and chairs project safety meetings, assists with incident investigations and reporting, and participates in Hatch safety programs and initiatives

• Communicates the identification, management and resolution of deficiencies and nonconformance to the Construction Manager

• Assists with site administration and record keeping procedures in accordance with the Construction Execution Plan

• Assists with construction estimating, scheduling, cost control and reporting for all work being performed by the contractor in his assigned area of the project.

3. Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Technical degree or equivalent years of supervisory experience required for a leadership position

• Bilingual speaking of English and Mandarin.
• Minimum five to ten years onsite experience on major projects or in heavy civil or industrial construction

• Can demonstrate a health and safety focus in the planning and construction execution phase

• Strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and lead discipline-focused site teams to successfully execute the assigned scope of work

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Broad knowledge of the EPCM model of project delivery including the activities, interfaces and interdependencies of all project disciplines (engineering, procurement, construction management, and other project related disciplines)

• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to practically interpret and apply good construction practice and appropriate industry standards.

Preferred

• Involvement in at least one significant project similar in size, scope and location as the particular Hatch assignment being considered

• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to professionally manage and resolve contractor issues to avoid further conflict escalation.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.