Technical Manager / Project Manager (Engineering & Construction)

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

Your role:

In this position, you will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Real Estate, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance, as well as external partners (contractors, consultants, landlords, and technical advisors) to lead and deliver technical projects across your perimeter in France.

What are you going to do?

As a Technical Manager / Project Manager, you will:

• Define, structure, and formalize technical specifications and scopes of work (cahiers des charges) across multiple domains: maintenance (hard FM), energy optimization and sustainability, civil construction and infrastructure works, fit-out / second works
• Lead and coordinate tender processes in collaboration with Procurement (RFQs, bid analysis, contractor selection)
• Manage technical aspects of projects from design to delivery, including: feasibility studies, design review (architectural, engineering, MEP), permitting and compliance
• Act as project manager during execution phase: planning and scheduling, budget tracking and cost control, risk identification and mitigation, coordination of internal stakeholders and external contractors
• Oversee construction and renovation works on site, ensuring quality of execution, compliance with specifications and regulations, respect of timelines and budgets
• Monitor and coordinate maintenance programs (preventive & corrective) and ensure continuous improvement of technical performance
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability projects (energy savings, HVAC optimization, lighting, carbon reduction initiatives)
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards
• Prepare and present technical files and investment proposals for internal approval committees
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices across the portfolio

Where will you be working?

• You will report directly to the French Real Estate Leader
• You will be based at our HQ “Emblem” in La Défense (Paris area)
• Frequent travel within France is expected depending on project locations

Who are we looking for ?

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (civil engineering, construction, energy, or similar)
• 5 to 10 years of experience in: technical project management, construction, engineering consultancy, or real estate environment, site supervision or works management
• Strong experience in: drafting technical specifications and managing tenders, multi-disciplinary project coordination, construction project lifecycle management
• Solid knowledge of: building systems (HVAC, electrical, structural), maintenance practices and facility management, energy efficiency and sustainability topics
• Good understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial tracking
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Capacity to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work in a matrix and international environment
• Fluent in French and English

What do we offer?

CEVA has an informal and transparent corporate culture. Our company is currently in a dynamic and growing market, and we pay a lot of attention to continuous improvement and operational excellence. We strive for improvement daily, within all the levels of the company. Our mission is to be the most professional third-party logistics provider and we could use you to achieve this! We offer a lot of space for entrepreneurship, personal development and your ambitions. At CEVA, we have plenty of career opportunities for you to grow. You will receive a market-based salary package.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.