About Us
Since 1922, FICHTNER has been supporting exciting projects in the fields of energy, environment, renewable energies, water management, and consulting and IT as one of the leading independent engineering and consulting companies. In the Fichtner Group, you can expect a unique combination of a long-term oriented family business coupled with diversity, dynamism and flat hierarchies. We want to develop the infrastructure of tomorrow together with you and can offer you a wide range of development opportunities. To maintain our sustainable growth process, we are looking to fill a permanent position as
Owner's Engineer Site Manager Integrated Waste Management Facility for a reputable international Consultancy (m/f/x)
Your Tasks
Fichtner is seeking an experienced Owner's Engineer Site Manager to oversee a Solid Waste Management / Biogas within Power Generation Project in the Philippines. The role represents the owner on-site, ensuring project delivery meets technical, contractual, and quality requirements while adhering to HSE standards and schedule commitments.
- Represent the owner on-site and ensure contractor compliance with contract, design, and quality standards.
- Lead, supervise and manage a team of Owners Site Engineers.
- Monitor construction progress, schedule adherence, and resource allocation.
- Review and approve contractor submittals, method statements, and technical site documentation.
- Conduct inspections, oversee testing, commissioning, and quality control.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies and regulatory requirements.
- Track and report project progress, risks, and issues to the owner.
- Coordinate between owner, contractor, consultants, and suppliers.
- Manage documentation, punch lists, and ensure smooth project handover.
Your Profile- Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or relevant Engineering discipline.
- Proven experience as a Owners Engineer Site Manager working with an international consultancy in large-scale thermal power plant projects, covering the entire construction and commission process (10 years plus).
- Experience in integrated waste management or biogas facilities within power generation is an advantage but not required.
- International project experience required (ideally 2 projects).
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, quality control, and HSE standards.
- Ability to work on-site for extended periods and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership, documentation, reporting and letter-writing skills.
- Motivated, objective-driven, with a methodological and structured approach to problem-solving and team management.
- Willing and able to work efficiently in a modern IT environment including Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint) and automated workflows for documentation and task management.
Corporate Benefits- Opportunity to work on high-impact, international projects in the waste management sector.
- Exposure to global best practices in engineering and project management.
- Collaborative, professional work environment with career growth opportunities.
- Attractive salary package
