International Geotechnical Manager

Relevant construction engineering, design, and project management experience are essential for the role.

- Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English

- Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software

- University Degree, B.S. or Master in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical expertise

- Proven experience in development and implementation of logistics, industrial or residential projects

- Extensive construction design and permitting management or creation experience, ideally in international environments

- Work experience within field execution, i.e. with General Contractors

- Strong leadership experience in medium or large construction program management

- French, German, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin), Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.

Geotechnical Preconstruction Manager

We require a Geotechnical Manager with previous experience in geotechnical studies and assessments for industrial or commercial developments.

The Geotechnical Manager will join the International Design and Construction team and play an integral role in the development and implementation of the International network focusing primarily on our delivery stations. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing geotechnical expertise relevant for new facilities. You would focus on reviewing phase 1 geotechnical studies in early project stages, and obtain additional external expertise for specific cases. You would support on early site feasibility reviews and support the site selection process from a geotechnical standpoint, and work with the cost team to establish cost options. Further, you would work to optimize foundation and construction design in close collaboration with the (external) design teams and geotechnical consultancies internationally. You would help to establish geotechnical expertise internally, also by selecting and contracting external consultancy support. In addition, you will support standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems. And there is always the chance to get involved into any other construction related topic in our team.

· Set up and review initial geotechnical site studies and feasibility reports,

· Set up contractual relationships with International expertise providers

· Frequent site visits supporting early and construction phase for geotechnical issues

· Work on recommendation white papers and review reports

· Compile and organize project updates, details and schedules in a reportable format.

· Escalate concerning issues on projects (such as delays, insufficient information, budgets, etc.).

· Assist in budget evaluation for the geotechnical part

· Ownership or participation of design team meetings and design workshops

· Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management. Research and compile all available information for site.

· Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product

· 50% traveling will be required