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We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. This role will oversee project scope, programme, budget, quality, health and safety, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and to the required standards. You will provide visible leadership across project teams, establish clear objectives, and maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include developing and managing detailed project plans, budgets, procurement strategies, risk registers, and reporting processes. You will coordinate design development, approvals, tendering, contractor appointments, construction activities, commissioning, and handover. The successful candidate will monitor progress against agreed milestones, identify and resolve issues promptly, manage variations and commercial decisions, and ensure that all works comply with contractual, regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements. You will also lead regular project meetings, review performance, maintain accurate documentation, and promote a collaborative, solutions-focused working environment.

Applicants should have substantial experience managing major construction projects, ideally across sectors such as commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure, or public works. A relevant qualification in construction management, civil engineering, project management, or a related discipline is preferred, together with strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, cost control, programming, and risk management. You will need excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Professional accreditation or membership of a recognised industry body would be advantageous. The role requires a proactive, commercially aware professional who can build strong relationships, challenge effectively, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex commercial construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. This is a senior leadership role suited to a commercially minded construction professional who can manage multiple stakeholders, maintain project control and deliver high-quality outcomes safely, on time and within budget.

You will take overall responsibility for project planning, procurement, programming, cost management, contract administration, risk management and site delivery. Key duties will include coordinating consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers; reviewing designs and resolving technical issues; monitoring progress against agreed milestones; managing variations, payment applications and commercial reporting; and ensuring all works comply with contractual, regulatory, quality and health and safety requirements. You will also lead project meetings, provide clear updates to senior stakeholders and build strong working relationships across internal and external teams.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience managing commercial construction projects, ideally across sectors such as offices, retail, hospitality, industrial, healthcare or mixed-use developments. A relevant qualification in construction management, civil engineering, project management or a related discipline is preferred, together with strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgeting, procurement and project controls. You will be an organised and confident communicator with excellent negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills. The ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and remain focused in a fast-paced environment is essential. A proactive approach, strong commercial awareness and a consistent commitment to safety, quality and client satisfaction will be highly valued.

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Senior Construction Manager

Major Pumped Storage Hydropower Project | Romania

EWI is supporting the appointment of a Senior Construction Manager for a major Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) project in Romania.

This is a critical leadership position on one of Europe's most significant renewable energy infrastructure developments.

Our client is specifically seeking a construction-led site execution professional, not a traditional office-based Project Manager. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep experience in hydropower and underground construction who can take ownership of site operations, drive productivity, and ensure successful execution of complex civil works.

If your strengths lie in directing construction activities in the field, solving problems in real time, and leading delivery teams from the front line, this could be an exceptional opportunity.

The Role

The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing the execution of major civil and underground works across the project.

This is fundamentally a site-based construction leadership role, with a strong focus on production, construction methodology, resource deployment, programme delivery, and operational performance.

The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time in the field, working directly with construction teams, subcontractors, and project leadership to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage site-based construction execution activities.Drive productivity, performance, and programme delivery across multiple work fronts.Oversee large-scale underground and civil construction operations.Monitor production rates, equipment utilisation, resource allocation, and workforce productivity.Identify delivery risks, constraints, and bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.Coordinate subcontractors and construction teams to achieve programme milestones.Manage construction logistics, temporary works, material movement, and site facilities.Ensure effective coordination between civil works and electromechanical installation activities.Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance.Provide decisive construction leadership across all phases of execution.

Requirements

We are interested in speaking with construction professionals possessing approximately 15 to 25+ years of experience, with significant involvement in major hydropower and underground infrastructure projects.

Ideally, candidates will have experience on at least one major Pumped Storage Hydropower project and demonstrate direct responsibility for the execution of works including:

Underground powerhouse cavernsAccess and construction tunnelsHeadrace and tailrace tunnelsWaterways and shaftsDrill & blast tunnelling operationsTBM tunnelling operationsRock support, shotcrete, anchors, and underground stabilisationLarge-volume concrete worksDams and reservoir structuresIntake, outlet, and portal structuresPenstocks and major civil/E&M interfacesTemporary works and construction facilitiesBatching plants and concrete productionMuck disposal and materials handlingConstruction equipment and manpower planningSubcontractor managementShift organisation and production managementCoordination of civil construction with electromechanical installation

The Person

Our client is looking for someone who is comfortable spending 70-80% or more of their time on site and has a deep understanding of heavy civil construction methods.

You should be capable of walking onto a project and immediately assessing:

Tunnel advance performanceDrill and blast productivityEquipment utilisationConcrete production efficiencyWorkforce deploymentSite logistics and material flowConstruction sequencingCritical interfaces and programme risks

This is the type of role where you naturally challenge teams by asking:

Why was tunnel advance below target yesterday?Is the drilling and blasting cycle optimised?Are current manpower levels sufficient?Why is critical equipment standing idle?Can additional shifts or work fronts be established?What is delaying the next concrete pour?Are logistics arrangements supporting production targets?Which activities will become critical in the coming weeks?Are civil works properly aligned with the E&M installation programme?

Most importantly, you must be someone who not only identifies issues but can make decisions, reorganise resources, implement corrective measures, and drive improvements in site performance.

Preferred Background

Our client has a strong preference for candidates who have developed their careers within the contractor environment, rather than purely consultancy or engineering roles.

We are particularly interested in professionals with experience working for leading international hydropower, tunnelling, and underground construction contractors, including:

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If you have a proven track record delivering major hydropower, tunnelling, and underground construction projects and are looking to take on a senior execution leadership role on a landmark PSH development, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.

Contact EWI for further information or to arrange a confidential discussion regarding the position.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of major construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. This role will be responsible for managing programme, budget, quality, health and safety, design coordination, procurement and commercial performance, while ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed objectives and statutory requirements.

You will provide strong leadership to internal teams, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners, establishing clear responsibilities and maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Key duties will include developing and monitoring detailed project plans, managing risk and change, reviewing contracts and progress reports, coordinating design and technical approvals, and ensuring construction activities meet programme, specification and quality standards. You will also lead regular meetings, report performance to senior stakeholders, resolve issues promptly and maintain accurate project documentation.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience managing complex construction projects, ideally within a commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure or public-sector environment. A relevant degree or professional qualification in construction, engineering, project management or a related discipline is preferred, together with strong knowledge of construction methods, building regulations, procurement routes, contract administration and health and safety legislation. Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You will be a confident decision-maker and communicator who can build productive relationships, motivate project teams and deliver high-quality outcomes in a demanding environment.

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We are seeking a Senior Project and Construction Manager with a strong Lean and Production Management focus (m/f/d) to lead complex construction, industrialisation and production-related projects from concept through successful delivery. In this senior role, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will establish project structures, schedules, milestones, budgets and performance indicators, while maintaining clear communication and transparent reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include managing site preparation, construction, commissioning, production ramp-up and process optimisation activities. You will identify risks, resolve technical and organisational challenges, manage changes and claims, and ensure compliance with all relevant legal, safety, environmental and quality requirements. Applying Lean principles, you will analyse workflows, eliminate waste, improve process stability and support the implementation of efficient, scalable production systems. You will also facilitate workshops, develop standardised processes, monitor continuous improvement initiatives and use data-driven methods to improve productivity, cost efficiency and delivery performance.

You hold a degree in civil engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering, production engineering or a comparable discipline, combined with substantial experience managing major construction, industrial or production projects. You have a proven understanding of Lean Management, operational excellence and production systems, as well as practical experience with project controls, contract management, budgeting and commissioning. Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills are essential, together with the ability to work effectively in a complex, international environment. A structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, excellent communication skills and confidence working with common project-management and reporting tools are expected. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of an additional language is advantageous. Willingness to travel to project and construction sites completes your profile.

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Construction Project Manager specializing in Water & Wastewater projects to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will manage project schedules, coordinate with contractors and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Your expertise in project management methodologies will be essential in maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and providing regular updates on project progress.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil engineering or construction management, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in the water and wastewater sector. You should be well-versed in contract negotiation, risk management, and quality assurance processes. A comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations and standards is crucial, along with proficiency in project management software tools. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams are essential for success in this role. A professional certification (such as PMP or equivalent) is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about contributing to sustainable infrastructure projects and possess the technical expertise and leadership qualities we are looking for, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career.

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of wastewater and water treatment projects. The ideal candidate will lead project teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for developing project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates, while also coordinating with various stakeholders including engineers, contractors, and government agencies to ensure timely delivery and adherence to industry standards.

Your role will involve conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies to address potential challenges throughout the project lifecycle. You will also be tasked with preparing and presenting progress reports to senior management and clients, ensuring transparency and effective communication. Furthermore, you will mentor junior project managers and contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices within the organization.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction project management, specifically within the wastewater and water treatment sector. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential, as well as proficiency in project management software. A Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable. If you are passionate about sustainable water management and ready to take on a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.

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