Assistant Design Manager

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Our people are our success. As one of us, you will contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. At Exyte, you will be part of a global community of challenge seekers who are ambitious and passionate about innovation. Together, we will build on our company’s long history and keep on leading the way to a better world.

Construction Support Manager
Exyte, a leading company specializing in the design and construction of high-tech and process facilities, is seeking a Construction Support Manager to lead and coordinate the construction support function for large-scale projects.

Location:

Kiryat Gat, Israel

Role Overview

This is a key and highly engaging position that involves close collaboration with the company’s Engineering Managers, Lead Engineers, and client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineering Managers, Lead Engineers, and client teams.
• Develop a broad understanding of project execution and construction processes.
• Analyze data and trends, create reports and KPIs, and develop metrics to effectively monitor construction support activities.
• Identify project risks, perform risk assessments, and develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Lead progress review meetings and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Identify issues, perform evaluations, and plan and monitor corrective actions in alignment with construction priorities.
• Prepare and present weekly status reports to management.
• Manage construction support activities on-site, including coordination meetings with designers, contractors, and project managers.
• Understand project priorities and ensure real-time responses to construction challenges and field issues.
• Monitor construction support activities to ensure alignment with project plans and schedules.
• Provide timely solutions and technical support to construction teams during project execution.

Requirements / Desired Background

• Strong project-oriented mindset and broad understanding of engineering and construction processes.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, trends, and performance indicators.
• Experience in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience working with contractors, engineering teams, and project management personnel is an advantage.

• Engineering degree from a recognized academic institution.
• Proven experience in the construction and commissioning of manufacturing facilities in industrial plants.
• Demonstrated experience in team management, schedule planning, and the development of work plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and various work management interfaces/systems.
• Previous experience in the semiconductor industry is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability in time management, organization, planning, and task prioritization at a very high level.
• Strong system-level and integrative thinking.
• Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Prior people management experience is required.
• High-level English proficiency is required.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

This position is open to all qualified candidates, regardless of gender.