Site Supervisor
GEA Group
Posted: April 13, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the installation and documentation of Liquid Powder Technology projects, with a focus on site organization and communication.
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Job Description
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Your Profile / Qualifications
Job Overview:
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The site supervisor is :
The head of Installation on site.
The head of Communication on site.
The head of site organization and documentation on site
The go to person for any erection related topic within the Liquid Powder Technology division (liquid, evaporator, dryer)
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In between his construction jobs the site supervisor is:
In charge of organization of the specific knowledge of erection related activities (installation planning, Assessment of manpower requirements, Implementation of actions from return of experience, Improvement of procedures, …)
Able to provide Sales team reliable inputs for the costing of erection
Working relationships:
• Internal• Project Managers & Project Team (Drafting, Process, C&I, Erection, Commissioning)
• Supply chain, Finance, Logistics
• Sales
• External• Client
• Building contractor
• Installation companies / workshops
Main responsibilities:
• Site Installation management (onsite)• Site logistics (deliveries)
• Work breakdown of site activities
• Supervision of the assembly teams
• Responsible person for the assembly quality
• Responsible for the time schedules / project status.
• Responsible to monitor the budget and report deviations to Project Manager.
• Coordination of the assembly with the design department, finalize design studies on site when necessary
• Coordination of the assembly with the customers.
• Reporting on site labor via time sheet records
• Contractor management
• Hand over a SATed plant to commissioning engineers
• Estimate assembly hours and planning for scope changes during installation (change orders)
• Responsible person for the tools and site commodities
• Responsible person for the documentation on site:• Responsible for reporting site activities
• Progress reports (e.g. EVM)
• HSE reports
• Budget and forecasting reports
• Liaise with local forces (R&C’s, HSE Specialists, Consultants)
• Site Installation planning & estimating (when offsite, in between jobs) • Plan site activity ahead of installation (activity work breakdown, schedule, materials, RFQ, etc…)
• Support selection of installation companies (Audit, URS, RFQ, PO)
• Provide inputs for the costing of erection to the sales team
• Knowledge building (onsite / offsite):• Maintain a quotation database for erection activity (manhours, lifting, assembly, piping, scaffolding, insulation, site settlement, …)
• Return of experiences, non-conformity reports, improvement suggestions, etc.
Business trips / Travels
• Ability to spend at least 100 nights away per year on business trips
• Full time at site over the project erection duration (up to 6 months)
• Projects located worldwide
Required knowledge, skills and experience
Personal Skills
Personal Skills
• Appetency for site work
• Ability to think ahead and plan (WBS, scheduling, Risk assessment, EVM, …)
• Strong Technical insights regarding on-site matters (piping, welding, lifting, cost estimation…)
Soft Skills:
• Ability to lead sub-suppliers’ teams,
• Able to maintain a good cooperation in the team / a high level of motivation
• Strong ownership
• Self-driven behavior
• Successful Communication in remote working conditions
Other Skills
• Experience in using Internet, Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, One note, Word, Excel)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Naviswork, BIM viewers would be preferred
• Experience with MS Project is a plus.
Education
• Technical Degree or training in Mechanical or Piping Installation
• Project Management training would be a plus
Experience
• 5-10 years in site installation management
• Strong insights in piping design & installation, and Lifting
• Experience within Dairy or Food business would be a plus
Language Skills
• French: full working proficiency
• English: full working proficiency
• Spanish would be a plus
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