Freelance I&E Construction Lead — Site Chief

Freelance Site Chief/Construction Manager

• Excellence Squad

Excellence Squad is a European consulting firm specializing in Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance, and Project Leadership across industrial and engineering sectors.

We support organizations in delivering complex projects through structured execution, strong site leadership, and performance excellence.

We are currently supporting one of our international clients, a well-established engineering and industrial company, during a critical project phase in Belgium.

To strengthen the on-site leadership team, we are looking for an experienced Freelance Site Chief / Construction Manager (Instrumentation & Electrical) capable of managing complex site operations in a multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor project environment.

This is a freelance, contract-based assignment, based on-site in Belgium, with competitive conditions depending on experience and project scope.

What You’ll Do

Lead and coordinate all on-site construction activities within your assigned section

Ensure construction works are executed in accordance with project specifications, international standards, and internal procedures

Manage and supervise subcontractors, site engineers, and foremen to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution

Prepare, update, and monitor detailed site work schedules using Primavera or equivalent planning tools

Coordinate planning, procurement, engineering, QA/QC, and HSE interfaces to resolve technical and execution issues

Monitor site progress, productivity, manpower, and resource allocation; implement corrective actions when required

Prepare and review claims, subcontractor progress, and commercial documentation in coordination with the Project Manager

Attend and manage client site meetings, prepare documentation, and ensure implementation of meeting decisions

Oversee material estimation, ordering, logistics, and stock planning to avoid delays or cost overruns

Inspect installation quality through regular site visits and ensure full compliance with project requirements

Manage defect resolution, maintenance requests, and coordination of remedial works

Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Scope

Manage and supervise all on-site Instrumentation and Electrical construction works, including subcontractors

Ensure compliance with international and local standards (IEC, NEC, API, ATEX) and project-specific specifications

Review and approve method statements, ITPs, and technical submittals related to I&E works

Oversee installation, calibration, loop checking, testing, and pre-commissioning activities

Ensure proper installation of cable trays, cabling, panels, MCCs, transformers, junction boxes, and field instruments

Interface with clients, vendors, and third parties for inspections, approvals, and technical clarifications

Support commissioning and start-up teams during system handover and punch list closure

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering

7–10 years of experience in site and construction management roles within industrial or engineering projects

Strong hands-on experience in Instrumentation & Electrical construction works

Proven ability to manage subcontractors and operate in complex, multi-contractor project environments

Solid experience with planning and scheduling tools (Primavera or equivalent)

Strong leadership, coordination, and reporting skills

Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style

Fluent English (spoken and written)

Valid EU work or residence permit

Why Join

Contribute to a strategically important industrial project in Europe

Work in a technically complex, performance-driven, and professional project environment

Apply your site leadership and I&E expertise in a high-impact setting

Flexible freelance conditions within a structured consulting framework

Be supported by Excellence Squad’s project governance and expertise

How to Apply

Interested in joining us?
Please submit your freelancer application, including your CV and a brief note outlining your relevant site and I&E project experience.

Join Excellence Squad and help deliver complex industrial projects through operational excellence and strong site leadership across Europe.

At Excellence Squad, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability status. We do not accept inquiries from recruitment,