CSA Construction Manager

📍 Vennesla, Norway

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager – CSA to join our project delivery team in Vennesla, Norway.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will oversee Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule and to the required quality standards.

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role on a large-scale data centre project, working closely with subcontractors, site management, engineering, MEP, QA/QC and commissioning teams.

What You'll Be Doing

Construction Management

• Oversee the execution of all CSA works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules and quality standards.

• Coordinate daily site activities, construction resources and work sequences to maintain progress.

• Identify construction challenges and implement practical solutions to keep works on track.

Subcontractor Management

• Lead and supervise CSA subcontractors and suppliers across the project.

• Review and approve daily and weekly work plans.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, safety and compliance with contractual requirements.

• Address site issues and escalate significant risks or delays when necessary.

Planning & Progress Control

• Monitor construction progress against project schedules and key milestones.

• Coordinate short-term construction activities to ensure efficient sequencing and resource allocation.

• Provide regular progress reports and updates to the Project Director and Site Manager.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure CSA works comply with project specifications, Norwegian building regulations and applicable standards.

• Coordinate inspections, monitor non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Oversee construction documentation, punch lists and readiness for handover.

Health & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture across all CSA activities.

• Ensure subcontractors follow project HSE plans, site procedures and safety requirements.

• Identify unsafe practices and take immediate corrective action when required.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with MEP, commissioning, engineering and QA/QC teams to manage construction interfaces.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

• Resolve technical and operational challenges to avoid delays and ensure smooth project delivery.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction management, including at least 3 years working with CSA construction.

• Proven experience managing subcontractors and coordinating construction activities on large-scale projects.

• Experience from industrial, infrastructure, data centre or mission-critical construction projects is highly desirable.

• Previous experience working in Norway or other Nordic countries is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong understanding of civil, structural and architectural construction methods and site operations.

• Knowledge of construction planning, quality control, HSE requirements and handover procedures.

• Understanding of Norwegian building regulations, construction standards and permitting processes.

• Experience coordinating CSA activities with MEP and other construction disciplines.

• Familiarity with construction management software, BIM tools and document management systems.

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced construction environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on major hyperscale data centre construction projects in Norway.

• Take responsibility for critical CSA construction activities from execution through to handover.

• Collaborate with experienced international construction and engineering teams.

• Join CTS Nordics, a growing organisation delivering complex, high-specification projects across Europe.