Site Manager

Role Overview

The Site Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all onsite activities from pre-mobilization through installation, commissioning, and project closeout. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution while achieving SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) objectives.

Off-Site Responsibilities (Pre-Mobilization & Preparation)

• Review scheduled onsite activities with internal project leadership, installation teams, commissioning teams, and site services.

• Prepare and maintain project documentation required for effective onsite execution, including:

• - Site Safety and Training plans

  • Resource planning and whiteboard preparation
  • Materials Management Plan
  • Communication and organization plan
  • Quality plan
  • Risk identification and mitigation plan

• Validate pre-mobilization checklists and conduct project site surveys.

• Coordinate required site and rental equipment and ensure appropriate insurance documentation is in place.

General Site Management Responsibilities (Project Duration)

• Deliver project objectives in alignment with SQCDP performance metrics.
• Manage site budget tracking and resource planning tools.
• Develop and maintain site evacuation plans and daily site registers.
• Establish and maintain onsite office and meeting facilities and required amenities.
• Coordinate inspections with local authorities and ensure environmental compliance.

Installation Phase Responsibilities

• Lead site and installation execution activities.
• Conduct site safety training and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enforce safety standards across the full installation scope.
• Coordinate onsite quality assurance and materials management activities.
• Manage material deliveries and perform regular inventory audits.
• Lead weekly/monthly planning sessions and daily site coordination meetings.
• Act as the primary onsite liaison for the client and provide regular status updates to project leadership.
• Coordinate readiness for commissioning and ensure timely punch list closure.

Commissioning Phase Responsibilities

• Transition leadership to Site Integration Management and Engineering teams during commissioning.
• Conduct site safety training and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Continue oversight of quality and materials management activities.
• Lead planning sessions and daily coordination meetings.
• Coordinate onsite client interactions, including acceptance testing.
• Prepare acceptance documentation and support onsite client training.

Project Closeout & Demobilization

• Demobilize site operations upon project completion.
• Coordinate return of excess materials and rental equipment.
• Manage scrap handling and site cleanup.
• Ensure completion of all contractual activities.
• Capture and document project lessons learned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Site or Project Management within construction or industrial installation environments.
• Experience with automated electro-mechanical systems installation and commissioning.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety management.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and make effective decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Working knowledge of materials inventory management principles and MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.