Industrial project manager – infrastructures & utilities

GravitHy is an innovative French company born with a global ambition to decarbonize the steel industry. Our goal is to produce large-scale, low-carbon green Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) using renewable and low-emission hydrogen. We aim to build, own, and operate our first green iron plant in southern France, with the intention of replicating this model across Europe and beyond.


About the Role:


GravitHy is seeking an experienced Industrial Project Manager – Infrastructures & Utilities to lead the design, execution, and commissioning of the industrial infrastructure supporting our operations: buildings, roadways, utilities (HV/LV electricity, industrial water, gas, steam, compressed air, wastewater treatment, etc.), and ensure connection to national (RTE/GRDF) and local (rail, road) networks. The Industrial Project Manager – Infrastructures & Utilities will be responsible for the overall coherence of the site design across all scopes, including OEM-supplied packages for proprietary technologies.


Key Responsibilities:


As Industrial Project Manager – Infrastructures & Utilities, you will be responsible from the design phase through to operations, including:


Design & Engineering Phase – Early Works:

* Define and manage pre-construction and EARLY WORKS activities (topography, geotechnical surveys, decontamination, earthworks, construction site setup, etc.)
* Supervise and coordinate activities related to building permits and support with operational authorizations.
* Lead the infrastructure and utilities project in collaboration with internal project teams and external engineering firms, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
* Coordinate internal and external infrastructure studies.
* Coordinate BOP (Balance of Plant) studies to ensure integration and overall coherence of OEM-supplied packages.
* Organize and lead tendering processes with procurement support, evaluate technical and financial bids, and select service providers.


Construction Phase:

* Organize and supervise execution of works: ensure safety, technical compliance, scheduling, and budget control.
* Lead coordination meetings with contractors and manage technical interfaces between different work packages.
* Handle technical and contractual contingencies, escalate issues and propose corrective actions.
* Ensure compliance with regulations (ICPE, safety, electrical standards, etc.)


Commissioning & Transition to Operations:

* Organize pre-commissioning of assigned scopes in line with the overall commissioning schedule for process units.
* Provide commissioning support in coordination with operations teams.
* Prepare TQC (As-Built) documentation and required regulatory files for operations.


Profile:


Education:

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).


Experience:

* At least 15 years of experience managing complex industrial projects (industrial buildings, utilities, site development) in heavy industry, from design to execution.
* Proven experience in the design and construction of greenfield industrial sites or major expansions.
* Experience in the metallurgical, heavy chemical, or continuous-process industries (cement, glass, etc.) is a strong asset.


Technical Skills:

* Expertise in EPC or EPCM project management, design and construction phases in France.
* Proficiency in technical scopes: civil engineering, roadworks, HV/LV electrical networks, process utilities (air, water, gas, steam, effluents).
* Knowledge of ATEX, PED, industrial safety standards, and building permits.
* Ability to manage interfaces between utilities and industrial processes, ensuring overall design coherence.
* Monitoring and reporting (EHS, cost, schedule).


Personal Skills:

* Natural leadership, results-oriented with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
* Team player.
* Highly autonomous, meticulous, detail-oriented.
* Strong ability to identify priorities and remain pragmatic, while maintaining a long-term vision.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
* Experienced in working on construction sites in France with exposure to international engineering teams.


Languages:

* Fluent French.
* Professional proficiency in English is essential (written and spoken).


At GravitHy, we value diversity in all its forms.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of their background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other personal characteristic. We believe that diversity is a strength and a driver of innovation, and we strive to create an inclusive and respectful work environment.