ppOur client, an international leading QSR company currently undergoing a major expansion across Italy, is looking for a bSenior Construction Manager /b to lead the execution of new openings across Italy, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to the required quality standards. /ppReporting directly to the bGroup Expansion Construction Director /b, this role will be responsible for overseeing external engineering firms, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the construction process, from planning and permitting through to completion and opening. /ppThis is a highly operational, hands-on role, ideal for a senior construction professional coming from a contractor/construction company environment and looking to take the next step into an in-house position. /ph3RESPONSIBILITIES /h3ulliLead and oversee construction projects and new openings across Italy. /liliCoordinate and manage external engineering firms, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. /liliEnsure project milestones and opening deadlines are achieved. /liliMonitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve issues. /liliOversee permitting and ensure all required licenses and authorisations are obtained. /liliManage CAPEX, budgets, costs and potential deviations. /liliEnsure compliance with construction, quality, health safety and company standards. /liliWork closely with Expansion and Operations to ensure a smooth transition from construction to opening. /liliVisit construction sites regularly and maintain close control of execution. /liliBuild strong relationships with external partners and ensure their performance meets expectations. /liliLead and support the existing Construction team.



/liliHelp develop and improve construction processes and ways of working as the business continues to expand. /li /ulh3REQUIREMENTS /h3ulliDegree or technical qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field. /liliAround 15 years of experience in construction and site management. /liliSolid experience gained within a construction company, contractor or general contractor environment. /liliStrong hands-on experience in construction execution and site management. /liliProven experience managing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, budgets and project timelines. /liliExperience in fast-track construction, fit-out, retail, hospitality, restaurants, supermarkets or other multi-site environments will be highly valued. /liliExperience managing multiple projects simultaneously. /liliGood knowledge of permitting, construction processes and site operations. /liliFluent Italian and professional English are required. /liliWillingness and availability to travel extensively across Italy. /liliStrong leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills. /liliPragmatic, proactive and execution-oriented mindset. /li /ulh3What we are looking for /h3pWe are looking for someone who is comfortable being close to the construction site, solving problems and making things happen. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and construction expertise with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset: someone who is comfortable building processes from scratch and knows how to push projects forward in a fast-changing environment. /ppThis is an opportunity to join the business at an important stage of its growth and play a key role in the successful execution of its expansion across Italy. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Construction Manager Italy (Varese)
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