(Expert) Project Manager Facility Revamping preparation

As an English speaking Project Manager for 100+M€ industrial construction projects, you probably know better than anyone what it means to lose weeks—or even months—because early civil works were underestimated or poorly sequenced. A misstep here can paralyze an entire decarbonization strategy.

Success of Engineering Projects mostly relies on key individuals demonstrating Intrapreneurial Leadership, and the best way to develop these skills is through hands-on consulting roles—working alongside established intrapreneurs in international companies, contributing to managing stakeholders' engagement, workflows' reliability, or solutions' sustainability.

Join AETHER to support Intrapreneurial Projects as a Project Manager - Early Works & Site Preparation:

The scope, here, is preparing the launch of a new Electric Arc Furnace plant aiming to become a low-carbon reference in steelmaking, with responsibilities from site clearing to interface management across disciplines.

The Key Responsibilities Expected From Our Consultant Might Include

Support projects through high-quality, detail-oriented execution:

• Execute detailed site surveys, land clearing, excavation, grading, and utility relocation
• Set up site logistics, access roads, temporary facilities, and construction equipment
• Build foundations, structures, drainage, utilities, and earthworks as designed
• Develop and update early-works and civil-works budgets
• Implement corrective actions when work drifts from plan
• Carry out risk-mitigation plans once approved
• Maintain complete records of site and civil activities, material receipts, and change orders
• Prepare permits, inspections, approvals, and other required documents
• Draft regular progress reports for the Project Manager
  
  

Support Projects With Rational, Data-driven Assessments

• Identify and assess risks in site conditions, environment, logistics, and technology
• Monitor and verify civil-work quality against standards and specifications
• Track schedule, budget, and performance indicators for site and civil works
• Review and audit safety checks and risk assessments; validate mitigation actions
• Conduct inspections of civil works; document and correct non-conformities
• Evaluate bids and quotes for civil materials, equipment, and services
• Estimate costs and control spending for early and civil works
• Examine deliveries to ensure they match technical requirements
  
  

Support Projects By Facilitating Communication And Reporting

• Manage all site-preparation activities and lead the civil-engineering team
• Coordinate designers, contractors, sub-contractors, and authorities
• Liaise with stakeholders to secure permits, inspections, and approvals on time
• Ensure smooth interfaces between civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural teams
• Inform the Project Manager and stakeholders through clear, regular reports
• Facilitate safety meetings and toolbox talks to enforce HSE rules
• Engage vendors and logistics providers to align deliveries with schedule
• Negotiate with contractors to resolve non-conformity issues
• Motivate the site team to follow safety and quality standards
  
  

The Experience We Are Actively Looking For

• 10+ years in civil engineering or construction management, with 5+ years leading site prep in industrial environments
• Hands-on expertise in brownfield or heavy-industry projects (steel, manufacturing, etc.)
• Proven delivery of large-scale (100 million€ or more) CAPEX projects involving early and civil works
• Fluent in English
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering (foundations, drainage, utilities), safety, and regulatory frameworks
• Valid work and residence permits for Belgium (mandatory for non-EU candidates)
• Immediate availability and presence in Belgium are preferred
  
  

Your best career choice will be one that propels you toward becoming a future intrapreneur or entrepreneur in your field of expertise.

Check with AETHER if more impactful opportunities are relevant for you. For the sake of Business reactivity, priority is being given to candidates who are already living in Belgium and are available rapidly.