Area Manager

Do you want to be part of building responsible and sustainable infrastructure? The digital infrastructure, energy and industrial construction business implements demanding industrial projects, power plants and data centers. With us, you will be part of building a new, strategically important business area. We are looking for an Area Manager for digital infrastructure, energy and industrial construction businesses. As an Area Manager, you are responsible for the success of a certain part of the project's work in terms of schedule, costs, quality and resources. You lead the operational activities of the site managers in your area of responsibility, ensure a clear division of responsibility and ensure smooth and safe work on the site. In the position, you will work closely with the site manager, the responsible site manager, site managers, employees, subcontractors and other stakeholders. You also participate in the subcontract negotiations of your area of responsibility and the definition of the subcontract content already in the request for proposal phase. As an Area Manager, you can work, for example, with foundations, frames, facades and roofs or interior work phases and lead your own staff team to achieve the set goals. Why YIT? Our way of operating is based on our values: respect, cooperation, creativity and passion. They guide us in our daily work to succeed together, create new things and act ethically, sustainably and with quality. At YIT, we are committed to four cornerstones of culture: customer-oriented, high performance, learning and human. We understand our customers' needs and develop our business together with them. We set the bar high in everything we do, leading with knowledge and example. We want to continuously improve our skills and develop. Humanity is seen in our safety, the well-being of our staff and excellent people management. What do we expect from you? You have previous experience in the duties of a site area manager as well as expertise in project management, cost management and contract matters. You have good supervisory and interaction skills and the ability to lead people in a goal-oriented and committing way in changing situations. Premises/industrial construction and site practices are familiar to you. You use various IT systems fluently and communicate fluently in Finnish and English. You will succeed in this role if you have strong project expertise and a customer-oriented way of operating. You have a systematic and analytical approach to achieving common goals as well as good interaction and negotiation skills, and you operate effectively under pressure. We value expertise in FIDIC contract terms, but we also offer comprehensive training in the management of different contract types. The projects are located around Finland, so the position requires willingness to travel. Previous experience from large projects is considered an advantage. We value a coaching leadership style, adaptability and a desire to develop both the site and your team. What can you expect from us? We act responsibly and sustainably. We are committed to environmentally friendly practices and social responsibility. We actively seek ways to reduce the environmental impacts of our own operations. We want to provide a safe and healthy work and living environment for our staff, partners, customers and other stakeholders. Safety and well-being are of primary importance to us. Although we work hard, we take care of our people and their well-being. We invest in occupational safety and ensure that our work environment is safe for everyone. We offer comprehensive employment benefits to support work well-being. We cherish a strong culture of community. We work closely together and support each other to achieve common goals. We have long careers and committed staff. In our personnel survey, our recommendation index (eNPS) is at an excellent level. We build a learning organization. With us, you will get to work in diverse projects where you can utilize your expertise and develop new skills and your career path in the direction you want. We encourage our staff to develop their skills and offer opportunities for continuous learning.