Site Manager

Overview  Deze Functie Rapporteert Aan
Project Operations Manager
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Deze Functie Rapporteert Aan
Project Operations Manager
Do you share our vision for sustainability and our dedication to pioneering advanced technologies that drive the Ports industry forward and help our customers worldwide decarbonize it?
At ABB Marine and Ports, we are focused on electrifying Container Terminals globally. Ports have many electrical consumers, such as Ship-to-Shore Cranes, Stacking Cranes, Reefer sockets, Shore Power, electric vehicles, and buildings. Within our team, we design and build electrical and automation infrastructure to provide reliable and sustainable power to our customers, enabling them to handle containers efficiently.
Our scope includes Medium Voltage Substations, SCADA systems, Terminal Lighting, Reefer racks and their electrical systems, Electrical Vehicle charging infrastructure, and Grid Connection substations, among others.
Our core products are prefabricated substations built in our facilities in Panama. These substations are fully tested and commissioned before they arrive at the construction site. These substations include medium-voltage switch gear, transformers, low-voltage switch gear, UPS, DC systems, SCADA, Fire Alarms, and climate control systems.
Our project locations span the globe, covering the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. They typically take around 24 months to complete. Safety and Integrity are part of our DNA throughout the project lifecycle.
Your Role And Responsibilities  In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead all on-site activities for large/complex project site work. Each day, you will ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. You will also showcase your expertise by maintaining a detailed and up-to-date construction Health and Safety (H&S) plan with respect to each work package.
As a  Senior Site Manager , you are the heartbeat of the project. From the moment the site opens, you bring structure, direction, and clarity to everything that happens on the ground. You lead a diverse team of engineers, subcontractors, and specialists—each looking to you for guidance, planning, and a clear vision of what success looks like.
You set the tone.
You establish the site strategy, translate the project plan into reality, and make sure everyone—from the customer to the construction crews—knows exactly what needs to happen and when. Whether it’s coordinating installation activities, supervising testing, or driving commissioning, you keep all moving parts aligned and on track.
Safety is your north star.
You champion ABB’s HSE culture, ensuring every person on site goes home safely. You make sure safety plans are current, risks are spotted early, and work stops immediately when something isn’t right. People trust you because you lead by example.
You are the connector.
You build strong, confident relationships with customers, authorities, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Through open communication and collaboration, you secure the support needed to keep the project moving forward. You listen, adjust, and bring people together around shared goals.
You are the orchestrator behind the scenes.
From manpower planning and logistics to documentation and cost control—you ensure everything is organized, updated, and ready when needed. You track progress closely and anticipate risks long before they become issues. Your eye for detail ensures that only the right versions of drawings are used and that every update is reflected in the master documentation.
Your leadership shapes the team.
You mentor, motivate, and develop your site personnel, helping them grow into confident professionals who deliver…