Job Description

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with contractors, design firms, and consultants. Including, but not limited to reviewing proposals, awarding bids, managing contracts, and allocating resources
• Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work is conducted at a high level of safety and quality

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership throughout the project by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, or other involved parties
• Develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and allocates project resources necessary to achieve each milestone
• Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with stakeholders concerning project progress and costs
• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction
• Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties
• Ensures that the project is constructed and documented in accordance with the contract documents and good engineering practices
• Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues
• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to assign with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Required Skills and Abilities

 
Knowledge of cGMPs and Global Regulatory (eg., FDA / MHRA / EMEA) guidelines and regulations acquired through education, experience, and training
Thorough experience with facility systems including but are not limited to HVAC, compressed gases, water systems (i.e. purified water, steam), electrical, and automation/controls plus monitoring
Experience in facility design regrading process flow, controlled zones, fit and finish, and structural components with respect to pharmaceutical facilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations related to the construction industry
Adept in developing and managing project controls
Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manage conflicts 
Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays
Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems
Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings
Ability to assess and manage potential risk
Demonstrates leadership ability
Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools including MS Project and relevant software tools (e.g. BlueBeam and CMMS)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or relevant engineering degree required
• Construction Manager certification by the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America preferred
• 5+ years of project experience working in the construction industry required
• EIT, PMP, LEED AP, CFM, or PE certification preferred
• Experience with the pharmaceutical industry is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• May require travel
• Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite