Job Description
CONTEXT
As part of the development of a major sustainable fuels production project, Abyss Energy, engineering consulting & recruitment firm, is seeking a Senior Construction Manager – Modularization & Construction Strategy.
This position will support the definition, evaluation and optimization of construction, prefabrication, skid-mounted and modular execution strategies for large-scale process facilities, with a strong focus on constructability, schedule performance, logistics, cost efficiency and risk management.
MISSIONS
You will be responsible for supporting and challenging construction and modularization strategies throughout the project lifecycle by:
- Defining the construction basis, decision criteria, KPIs and execution scenarios applicable to the project.
- Assessing and challenging proposed constructability, prefabrication, skidding and modularization strategies.
- Comparing construction scenarios on a consistent basis, integrating CAPEX, schedule, logistics, HSE and risk considerations.
- Participating in technical reviews, constructability workshops and clarification meetings with key stakeholders.
- Performing comparative analysis of stick-built, hybrid and modular execution approaches.
- Conducting targeted market soundings with module fabricators and international yards.
- Evaluating yard capabilities, manufacturing constraints, logistics requirements, availability and commercial indicators.
- Developing and consolidating modularization business cases, including fabrication, transportation, lifting, installation and site labor optimization.
- Assessing risks related to execution, supply chain, quality, interfaces and geopolitical exposure.
- Reviewing 3D models, project schedules and execution plans to ensure alignment with the selected construction strategy.
- Preparing recommendations and action plans to support project decisions and execution readiness.
PROFILE
- 15+ years of experience in the construction of large industrial process facilities, with proven expertise in Construction Management and Modularization.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
- Strong experience covering FEED, execution preparation and construction phases.
- Demonstrated expertise in stick-built construction, prefabrication, skids, modules and large modular execution strategies.
- Ability to review and challenge 3D models, project schedules, critical paths and cost estimates.
- Experience within sectors such as chemicals, hydrogen, e-fuels, SAF, biomass or comparable process industries.
- Practical experience working with international module fabricators and fabrication yards, including Asian suppliers.
- Strong capability to develop and assess CAPEX and schedule-driven modularization business cases.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe and internationally.
Mots-Clefs : Construction Management, Modularization, Constructability, FEED, CAPEX, Process Plant, Modular Construction, EPC, Risk Analysis, Project Execution
