Site Project Manager – Road Infrastructure

About the role

The Site Project Manager organises, supervises and manages construction works in the assigned section, ensuring compliance with management, quality and safety standards and acting as the main contact with the Engineer. The position is full time and based on site at Iecava.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the section management team (construction managers, site engineers, supervisors and support staff), promoting a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Plan, coordinate and manage all construction activities according to approved programmes and available labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Develop construction programmes, monitor progress against baseline schedules and run recovery plans where needed.
• Manage section budgets and productivity targets, monitor costs and support variations and claims.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and approved methods, and resolve technical issues with design teams.
• Manage subcontractor performance and quality, support procurement planning and tender evaluation.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans and escalate significant ones to RMT/GMT.
• Ensure readiness before work starts (DVPs, permits, risk assessments, subcontract agreements) and compliance with JV HSE and QA/QC systems, local legislation, Employer's requirements and contract conditions.

Required profile

• Engineering degree in construction (roads, structures).
• Latvian Construction certificate in road, bridge or railway construction, or eligibility to obtain it within 2 months.
• At least 7 years as a Project Manager on major linear infrastructure projects with mass earthworks, structures and roadworks.
• Experience managing large-scale earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, drainage, temporary works and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, communication and interpersonal skills; proactive problem solving.
• English at B1 level or higher; good Latvian is an advantage.
• Category B driving licence.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Document management systems and digital field reporting platforms.

What we offer

• Monthly salary from 5,500 EUR gross, depending on experience and competence.
• Professional experience in an international company, with development and career growth opportunities.
• Health insurance from day one, corporate and social events, and long-term stability.