Tractebel Engineering
East Flanders, Belgium
Tractebel Engineering, the engineering division of the GDF SUEZ Group, is an internationally recognized engineering-consultant, specialized in energy (electricity and gas) and infrastructure engineering. For our fast growing activities in the design and construction of thermal power plants and desalination plants, we are currently looking for International Project Managers.
Your Job
- You manage projects with investments far beyond 100 M€.
- You are responsible for the implementation of project quality and HSE management, for the management of our contractual relationship with our customers, for the management of the contractual relation with contractors, in an EPC or multi-contract (EPCM) configuration.
- You are driven by the achievement and improvement of the project objectives, in terms of performance, budget and planning. Safety and reliability are your prime concerns.
- You will manage the activities of multi-disciplinary project teams performing either Feasibility Studies, Front-End Engineering & Design studies, EPC Contract monitoring (Owner's Engineer) or multi-contract project management consultancy (EPCM) on thermal power and/or desalination plants all over the world.
- You will directly report to the Product Manager in the Thermal Power Generation & Desalination Product Line.
Qualifications
- You are trained as an engineer with hands-on experience in project management of large thermal power plant projects and/or sea water desalination projects.
- You have at least 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager and 10 years’ experience with the design and construction of thermal power plants and/or sea water desalination units. You have on-site experience of construction and commissioning of such installations.
- You have proven leadership capabilities and you understand the functioning of multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams. You know how to coordinate tasks and resources.
- You are a result-driven achiever with a proven capability to understand and solve complex technical problems.
- You are good at performing rigorous planning and at assessing project risks. You are known to take initiative and corrective action whenever required.
- You are at ease in contract negotiation and in communication with Senior Management levels. You are good at dealing with customers and contractors and you have strong presentation and influencing skills
- You have a very good command of English. You are willing to acquire at least a basic knowledge of French and/or Dutch. French, Arabic, German or Spanish language skills are an asset.
- You are willing to travel extensively, and you are fully open to expatriation.