Project Manager - Ahiboz Plant

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…