Construction Project Engineer

Your responsibilities

Are you skilled in technical and organizational aspects, with a passion for delivering high-quality results? Do you enjoy collaborating in a multicultural environment? Join CERN's Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) Department and contribute to dynamic civil engineering and construction projects at the world's leading particle physics laboratory.

This opportunity is within the Site Asset Management (SAM) group, where you will work on exciting projects such as the new main entrance gate and envelope renovations. You will manage and coordinate the maintenance, construction, and renovation of surface infrastructure and underground facilities, while also contributing to the section's quality assurance plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Gather requirements from stakeholders (safety officers, work package leaders, etc.) and manage change requests.

Develop project management deliverables, including proposals, schedules, cost estimates, and risk analysis.

Draft tender documents, lead procurement, and manage contracts with consultants and contractors, including negotiating financial variations, claims, and settlements. Oversee the construction tender process, ensuring adherence to CERN's procurement rules.

Manage project design phases (preliminary to execution design) in collaboration with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.

Coordinate project execution, chair meetings, track progress, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance with contractual documents and regulations and oversee works on-site.

Ensure safety and environmental regulations are met and promote a culture of safety on-site.

• Knowledge of building construction and renovation, with an understanding of project management and contract handling.
• Organizational and planning skills, with an ability to manage tasks and schedules effectively.
• Familiarity with quality control processes and cost and schedule management.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to set priorities, manage tasks, and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong communicator and team player, ensuring clarity in execution and actively contributing to team goals.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.