Civil Project Manager

Role Overview

The Civil Project Manager (CPM) is overall responsible for the Civil scope of substation projects with regard to scope, cost, time and quality so as to obtain the greatest return for LINXON. This includes civil engineering, construction- and contracting activities, starting with tendering (together with the overall tendering Team) and ending with the hand‑over to Installation and Commissioning Team or client. This role will work closely with the Tendering Team, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Managers, Project Management and Contract Management involved in the tendering and execution process.

Job Title: Civil Project Manager

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Responsibilities

What will you do?

• Civil Engineering and Construction Strategy

Define civil tendering, engineering, building facilities and construction strategy together with the local business unit and all other involved organizations.

• Standardization

Prepare and administer standard documents for tendering, engineering and execution.

• Communication

Establish effective communication procedures within internal and external partners. Also establish a clear communication procedure between parties involved in project execution such as Site Management and Engineering.

• Monitor Performance of Ongoing Projects

Monitor the ongoing civil performance projects via a defined review process in terms of on-time delivery, quality, cost, claims and OHS.

• Monitoring of Construction Market

In conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager (SCM) and PM, monitor the construction market for any indication of short or long‑term changes that could impact tenders or ongoing projects.

• Prequalification of Civil Subcontractors

Ensure sufficient subcontractors for the civil work package are prequalified by LINXON. Assist SCM in identification and prequalification of new Civil Subcontractors for:

• Specialized Earth and Foundation Works such as Piling
• Structural and Finishing Work
• Structural Steel Works
• Precast Works
• Earth Works
• Site Infra Structures (e.g., offices, accommodation etc.)
• Lighting & Small Power
• HVAC
• Firefighting
• Management and Coordination of External Civil Planners

Ensure that the civil design is carried out in accordance with customer and LINXON specifications while also taking a cost‑optimised approach into account.

• Early Warning

Provide early warning of all matters affecting cost, time and quality.

• Client's Representative

In conjunction with PM/PD and SM, establish the authority of the client’s representative and agree procedures. Attend meetings with the client.

• Interface with Site

Attend construction meetings at site periodically or as required.

• Quality

Support the Quality Management in establishing project‑specific quality plans and checklists. Interface with other parties in the establishment, tracking and closure of Non‑Compliance Reporting. Ensure traceability of documentation and correspondence in line with the Companies Document Control System (PIRS).

Competence

• Overall Civil Authority – The Civil Project Manager has authority over all civil engineering, building services, construction and civil erection activities. He has the right to give orders and directions following agreement with XX, to personnel assigned to the department.
• Engagement of Services – As necessary and in accordance with recognised procedures, engage the services of staff and consultant firms to support the successful execution of civil engineering and building services, construction and erection activities.
• Comprehensive Information – The right to receive at all times comprehensive and binding information on all matters relevant to the department and projects from all involved functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: degree in Civil Engineering or another construction‑related subject.
• At least 10 years civil engineering or construction experience.
• At least 5 years plant design experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the German civil construction market and building standards.
• Basic substation knowledge.
• Computer familiarity (Text, Spreadsheets, Netware such as LN, etc.).
• Fluent in German (written and spoken). Basic knowledge of English to communicate with the engineering centre in India.
• Willingness for regular travelling.