platschef

Platschef is a Swedish term for the person who has overall responsibility for a construction site or other on-site workplace. The platschef acts as the on-site leader, coordinating workers, subcontractors, materials, and equipment, and serves as the main point of contact between the client, the contractor, and site personnel. The role is focused on ensuring that operations run safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual and legal requirements.

Key responsibilities of a platschef include planning and organizing daily work sequences, allocating resources, and managing logistics and site layout. They are responsible for safety and quality control on site, including conducting risk assessments, implementing safety plans, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The platschef also supervises on-site personnel, monitors progress against schedule and budget, approves or rejects work with quality issues, coordinates deliveries, and maintains site documentation and reporting. In many cases, they are required to address environmental considerations and coordinate with inspectors and clients during inspections and handovers.

Qualifications for the role typically include an educational background in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, combined with practical experience in a construction environment. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with familiarity with project management tools and relevant safety regulations. In Sweden, roles on construction sites are influenced by national safety standards and collective agreements, and a platschef may work in close partnership with a projektledare (project manager) and foremen (arbetsledare) to ensure cohesive execution of the project.

The term can also apply in other industries to denote a site manager or on-site supervisor, and its exact duties may vary by employer, project size, and contract requirements.