Senior Project Manager CS&A
Leads complex construction projects (~€35M CAPEX) end-to-end for an international EPCM firm in Mechelen, Belgium — managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, risks and client communication across multidisciplinary civil, architectural and MEP teams. Requires a civil engineering/architecture background and tools like MS Project, Primavera P6 and Revit.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mechelen, Belgium
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in civil engineering, architecture, building/construction engineering or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, project management, real estate and/or industrial construction
- Proven experience coordinating or leading projects with significant CAPEX, preferably above 20 M€
- Thorough knowledge of civil works, structures, building design, construction planning and technical coordination
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and external contractors
- Ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality and client communication
- Good understanding of tendering, contractor follow-up, change management and project reporting
- Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, BIM tools, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD or Autodesk Construction Cloud
- English at professional working level
- Dutch at professional working level
- Strong technical insight in CS&A and building matters
- Leadership in multidisciplinary environments
- Commercial and contractual insight
- Ability to anticipate risks and prepare risk mitigation plans
Nice to have
- French as a third language, valued for coordination with local stakeholders and Belgian project environments
Full description
Senior Project Manager – CS&A
Belgium | Senior | Civil & Structural Engineering | EPCM Projects
As a Senior Project Manager at Group IPS, you'll lead complex construction projects from project definition and design to procurement, construction and project close-out.
You'll combine technical knowledge of civil, structural and architectural works (CS&A) with project leadership, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and clients while managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, risks and safety.
What you'll do
As Senior Project Manager, you will:
- Lead complex construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, planning, contracts and construction.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment on scope, budget, schedule and risks.
- Manage project scope, budget, planning, quality, safety and stakeholder expectations.
- Coordinate project documentation, including execution plans, schedules, risk registers and reports.
- Ensure coordination between design disciplines, contractors and client stakeholders.
- Review technical solutions to ensure constructability, maintainability and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinate procurement activities, including technical specifications, bid evaluations and negotiations.
- Monitor contractor performance, progress, quality, safety and change orders.
- Lead project meetings and report critical issues with clear recommendations.
- Identify project risks and coordinate mitigation measures.
Depending on the project, your work can include:
- Real estate and industrial construction projects.
- Civil works, structures, architecture, utilities and MEP.
- Greenfield and brownfield investments.
- Coordination between design, permitting, procurement, construction and client operations.
- CAPEX projects typically ranging from €10M to €50M, including an initial project of approximately €35M in the education sector.
Requirements
Essential
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, Construction Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Around 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, project management, real estate or industrial construction.