Job Description

Knauf stands for opportunity We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Ahiboz Plant could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 98 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Türkiye is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30-year heritage in high quality, market-leading gypsum building products manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ahiboz Plant as Project Manager.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager (Civil Engineer) to lead the upcoming Ahiboz 2 expansion project. This critical investment includes the construction of a new main building, an additional warehouse, full MEP & firefighting infrastructure, and complete integration with our existing plant operations.

Acting as a direct extension of the Factory Director’s office, you will serve as our in-house project lead, eliminating the need for an external project management consultancy. The candidate will coordinate all external contractors, ensure flawless execution, and maintain absolute control over the project’s budget, schedule, and quality from tender to final handover.

What you’ll be doing:

Phase A: Pre-Construction & Tendering

• Design Review: Audit all architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical designs to guarantee compliance with Turkish Building Earthquake Codes (TBDY), Fire Protection Regulations, and local municipality requirements.
• Procurement Support: Define detailed Scopes of Work (SOW) for main construction contractors and technically/commercially evaluate incoming bids.
• Permit Management: Drive the local permitting process, coordinating directly with the statutory Building Inspection Firm (Yapı Denetim) to keep the Construction Permit (Yapı Ruhsatı) on track.

Phase B: Construction Management & Site Supervision
• Site Leadership: Provide full-time, on-site supervision of all civil, mechanical, and electrical works, acting as the primary interface between plant leadership and external contractors.
• Schedule Control: Monitor the master project schedule relentlessly, proactively identifying bottlenecks and deploying immediate mitigation plans.
• Quality & Financial Control: Enforce strict QA/QC protocols to ensure all materials and workmanship meet contract specifications. Rigorously review and approve contractor progress payments (hakediş) prior to finance submission.
• HSE Leadership: Champion a proactive Health, Safety, and Environment culture on site. Go beyond strict adherence to Law No. 6331 by collaborating with on-site safety specialists to ensure true safety commitment from all contractor personnel.

Phase C: Commissioning & Handover
• Systems Integration: Oversee the testing and commissioning of all new MEP systems, ensuring seamless integration with ongoing plant operations without disruption.
• Defect Management: Manage and close out the punch-list (defects list), holding contractors accountable for rectifying all issues.
• Project Closeout: Collect, organize, and verify all As-Built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties. Lead the bureaucratic process to secure the final Occupancy Permit.
Reporting & Communication
• Weekly Dashboards: Produce concise 1-2 page weekly updates highlighting site progress, immediate risks, and safety metrics.
• Monthly Executive Reports: Deliver detailed monthly reviews covering budget status, schedule tracking, quality audits, and payment milestones.
• Ad-Hoc Escalations: Immediately alert the Factory Director and Process Manager to any critical issues that could threaten ongoing daily plant operations.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on site experience in managing industrial construction, factory expansions, or heavy manufacturing projects in Turkiye

• Deep, practical understanding of Turkish construction laws

• Fluency in Turkish (for seamless local contractor and site management) and advanced English (for reporting and communicating with global engineering stakeholders)

• Exceptional leadership presence, strong commercial acumen for managing general contractors, and a zero-compromise attitude toward industrial safety and quality

• Knowledge of/ Interested in Lean Management, 5S and Continuous Improvement, digitalization

• Working experience in an international environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, especially MS Excel

• Strong communication skills, teamworking and consumer centric

• Excellent command of English both written and spoken

• Residency/ to be able to reside in Ankara

What happens next?

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