Construction Project Manager

Discover Your Impact at Kuehne+Nagel

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

As a Construction Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in the realization of new construction and larger renovation projects within Kuehne+Nagel Benelux. With your knowledge and expertise, you are the linchpin in the collaboration between Kuehne+Nagel, building owners, architects, contractors and subcontractors. You will be asked to work cross-functionally at different levels, communicating with all stakeholders and collaborating parties, while keeping track of the planning and budget of a project.

How you create impact

• Understand construction and MEP systems and sequences and review designs for constructability.
• Troubleshoot, walk down, and resolve schedule critical issues that arise on the project.
• Quickly respond to queries and resolve any technical barriers to completion.
• Work with procurement team to create biddable work packages and verify contractor bids against cost/schedule estimates.
• Develop, communicate and improve upon plans for site logistics and material flow.
• Interface with engineering team, construction team, contracts, and commissioning teams.
• Understand building control system devices, wiring, layout, and interface.
• Develop templates and standards for future phases/projects.
• Enforce and maintain high quality standards for engineering drawings and for field installations by contractors.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or Construction Management or related fields
• 4+ years of experience managing the construction of MEP systems for large industrial construction projects in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Refining, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors or equivalent high-tech facilities.
• Proven record of driving challenging scopes and project to completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive summaries and presentations
• Ability to read, interpret, and manage changes to tenant improvement drawing packages (Life Safety systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Plumbing and Civil Scopes)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6 (or Microsoft Projects)
• Willingness to spend a large percentage of time in the field and to get hands dirty as needed to complete objectives or find the correct information.
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely demanding timelines.
• A good knowledge of spoken and written Dutch & English.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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