Erection Site Manager

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

JOB PURPOSE

The Site Manager leads the planning, establishment, execution and close-out of crane erection activities at subcontractor yards and customer sites from mobilisation through mechanical completion, commissioning support and handover, ensuring work is delivered safely, in line with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, schedule and site budget, while managing site resources, logistics and records, preventing unauthorised technical, scope or commercial changes, and coordinating closely with Project Management, Operations, Engineering, HSE, Quality, Sourcing, Commissioning, subcontractors, suppliers and customer representatives, with prompt reporting of risks, deviations and required decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties mentioned below:

• Lead site HSE implementation, including risk assessments, method statements, lifting plans, permits and toolbox meetings; stop unsafe or non-compliant work.
• Confirm site readiness, access, work areas, approved documents, materials, tools, equipment and competent resources before work starts.
• Plan and direct erection sequences, lifting, structural and mechanical installation, alignment, welding, bolting and electrical/automation interfaces.
• Supervise subcontractors; control manpower, competence, productivity and workmanship, and require corrective or recovery actions when needed.
• Maintain look-ahead plans; monitor progress, critical activities and resources against the approved schedule and coordinate recovery plans.
• Monitor site execution cost; verify progress quantities and records; promptly report events affecting scope, schedule, cost or contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with ITPs and inspection requirements; control NCRs, corrective actions, punch lists, quality records and as-built information.
• Report site status and coordinate mechanical completion, commissioning support, handover, demobilization and lessons learned.
• Other tasks as assigned by line manager.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 & 45001 Standards

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safety performance and HSE compliance
• Achievement of erection milestones
• Site execution cost versus approved budget
• Productivity, rework and NCR closure
• Punch-list and handover-document closure
• Customer and internal stakeholder feedback

CUSTOMERS AND/OR INTEREST GROUPS

• Project Management
• Customers and site owners/operators
• Main contractors and subcontractors
• Inspection bodies and local authorities, where applicable

COOPERATION PARTNERS AND NETWORKS

• Internal: Operations, PMO, Engineering, HSE, Quality, Sourcing, Logistics, Commissioning, Sales and Service
• External: Subcontractors, suppliers, service providers and customer representatives

JOBHOLDER REQUIREMENTS

• Educational requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline
• Specialized requirements - Qualifications/licences:
• Years of professional experience:
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant heavy industrial erection or installation experience, including at least 4 years in a site supervisory or management role; 10+ years preferred.
  • Experience with cranes, material-handling equipment, heavy steel structures or port equipment is preferred.
  • Practical knowledge of HSE, heavy lifting, work at height, rigging, site logistics, alignment, welding, bolting and installation inspection.
• Language skills:
  • Native Vietnamese Speaker
  • Communicating and writing in English on daily bases (level B2),
• Other (please list):
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs and project schedules.
  • Strong leadership, subcontractor management, planning, problem-solving, customer-facing and communication skills.
  • Working proficiency in English and relevant reporting/document-management systems.
  • Available for extended domestic and international site assignments. Electrical, automation or commissioning experience is an advantage.

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.