Erection Site Manager - Cranes

About the role

Konecranes is looking for an Erection Site Manager in Ho Chi Minh City. The Site Manager leads the planning, execution and close-out of crane erection activities at subcontractor yards and customer sites, from mobilisation through mechanical completion, commissioning support and handover. Work must be delivered safely, in line with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, schedule and site budget, while managing site resources, logistics and records.

Key responsibilities

• Lead site HSE implementation, including risk assessments, method statements, lifting plans, permits and toolbox meetings, and stop unsafe or non-compliant work.
• Confirm site readiness, access, work areas, approved documents, materials, tools, equipment and competent resources before work starts.
• Plan and direct erection sequences, lifting, structural and mechanical installation, alignment, welding, bolting and electrical/automation interfaces.
• Supervise subcontractors and control manpower, competence, productivity and workmanship, requiring corrective or recovery actions when needed.
• Maintain look-ahead plans, monitor progress against the approved schedule and coordinate recovery plans.
• Monitor site execution cost, verify progress quantities and records, and report events affecting scope, schedule, cost or contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with ITPs and inspections, control NCRs, corrective actions, punch lists, quality records and as-built information.
• Report site status and coordinate mechanical completion, commissioning support, handover, demobilization and lessons learned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant heavy industrial erection or installation experience, including at least 4 years in a site supervisory or management role; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience with cranes, material-handling equipment, heavy steel structures or port equipment is preferred.
• Native Vietnamese speaker; communicates and writes in English on a daily basis (level B2).
• Available for extended domestic and international site assignments.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of HSE, heavy lifting, work at height, rigging, site logistics, alignment, welding, bolting and installation inspection.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs and project schedules.
• Strong leadership, subcontractor management, planning, problem-solving, customer-facing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and relevant reporting and document-management systems.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 and 45001 standards; electrical, automation or commissioning experience is an advantage.