Project Manager

Fluves is a fast-growing provider of innovative monitoring solutions and web applications for water and energy related industries using IoT (Internet of Things) and fiber optic sensing. Our solutions can be found in utilities, offshore wind farms, industrial plants and many global infrastructure projects. But above all, we cherish a warm company culture and a friendly and learning-based work environment. Become part of the success story and join our strong and innovative team.

Fluves provides end-to-end solutions to its clients including design, sensing cable selection and application,commissioning, data interpretation and on-site or remote service and support. We are looking for a project manager to lead the execution of projects in the drinking water sector, utilizing our DALI system (see fluves.com/dali).

YOUR ROLE

You will lead installations and projects for water utility companies worldwide (i.e.drinking water and sewer companies). Your day-to-day tasks will consist of both project management as well as on-site project execution work and will include frequent short-term travel (roughly 5-10 trips of one week per year).

Management tasks include:

·       Coordinate and support the successful execution of DALI monitoring projects from the sales closing until the successful project completion.

·       Be the first point of contact with the client throughout the project, and communicate with other stakeholders such as partners,subcontractors and regulators.

·       Keep projects on budget and on schedule, and coordinate the allocation of staff and technical resources.

·       Keep track of the deliverables from the sales process to the execution in the field, ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction while maintaining project profitability.

Project execution tasks include:

·       On-site or remote installation, commissioning and validation (SAT) of fiber optic monitoring systems and associated tasks,including preparation and reporting.

·       Preparation and performance of laboratory tests or factory acceptance tests (FAT).

·       Customer training at Fluves or at their site.

·       Periodic analysis and reporting of monitoring systems in operation.

·       Technical support for customers.

·       Technical documentation and project drawings.

·       Contribution to prospection & pre-salesactivities in collaboration with our sales team.

YOUR PROFILE

·       You are a pragmatic problem solver: you get things done through excellent communication with the client, with subcontractors, and with the rest of the team.

·       You have a master's degree in industrial, civil,chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering or similar, or equivalent through experience.

·       You have practical professional experience inutilities, contracting (e.g. civil or offshore contractors), industry(chemical, metallurgical, energy, ...), or (academic) research (including extensive field work).

·       You are fluent in English with strong communication skills. Knowledge of other languages is a strong advantage.  

·       You convince through a self-responsible and solution-oriented way of working.

·       You are flexible and ready to travel.

·       Working experience with GIS or CAD software is desirable.

·       Knowledge of fiber optics is a plus.

·       Knowledge and interest in programming, or Python scripting is a plus.

OUR OFFER

Besides offering you an exciting & challenging function and a competitive salary, we are offering you the opportunity to become part of the core team of our young, vibrant and ambitious company.

This position is available in our Ghent office, Belgium. Remote work is possible for 2 days per week.

Interested?Let us know on jobs@fluves.com. We’ll contact you soon!

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