Overview
PM Group are looking for a Construction Manager to work on a Pharma Labs and Offices retro fit project. The role will be based near Schaffhausen in Switzerland.
Responsibilities
1. Direct overall construction activities for pharmaceutical laboratory and office retrofit project, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget parameters
2. Lead multidisciplinary construction teams including mechanical, electrical, CSA package leads, and coordinate with safety, contracts, and commissioning personnel
3. Ensure all construction activities comply with pharmaceutical industry standards, cGMP requirements, and applicable building codes for laboratory environments
4. Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, coordinate sequencing of retrofit activities to minimize disruption to ongoing operations
5. Implement quality control procedures specific to pharma construction, oversee inspections, and ensure work meets design specifications and industry standards
6. Interface with client representatives, designers, regulatory inspectors, and facility ops teams throughout project execution
7. Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies
8. Provide regular project updates to senior management and clients, including schedule status, budget performance, and issue resolution
Qualifications
9. Minimum 10-12 years construction management experience with 5+ years in pharma, biotech, or regulated industry projects
10. Understanding of pharma facility requirements, clean room construction, and laboratory infrastructure systems
11. Demonstrated experience managing large projects with multiple trades and complex scheduling requirements
12. Knowledge of cGMP construction practices, inspection processes, and pharma facility design standards
13. Strong leadership and team management skills with ability to coordinate diverse stakeholder groups
14. Excellent problem-solving capabilities for complex construction challenges in regulated environments
15. Effective communication skills for client interaction and regulatory interface
16. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget in challenging operational settings
17. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
For all roles, ideal candidates must have :
18. Relevant work experience in Pharma or EPC / EPCM Projects
19. Right to work in Europe
20. Fluent German and English Language Skills