Job Description
CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Construction Manager for our Pharmaceutical client based in Co. Tipperary.
This 12-month contract role requires the successful candidate to be on-site full-time and have significant experience at a senior level within a > €100MM project, including knowledge of bio-pharma Cleanroom/HVAC/E&I, equipment, and utilities systems.
Role of this position
1. Ensure a strong safety culture and performance in the field execution of project deliverables, with appropriate stage gate controls in place for all works.
2. Work closely with the CM from EPCM to develop the construction team and build a high-performing team.
3. Attend field walk-downs as the client CM Representative to ensure that appropriate standards are being met during installations.
4. Drive initiatives such as Quality Audit Metrics, Right First Time, and Modular Construction approach.
5. Complete early walk-downs on systems and work with the overall construction team to resolve punch lists based on priorities.
6. Drive systems to ensure efficient decision-making within the CMT and Client Team.
7. Interface with Ballydine site stakeholders to address and resolve any issues related to site interfaces or external stakeholders.
8. Attend and provide inputs to Interactive Pull Planning Workshops with appointed contractors and other stakeholders to plan out construction and energization activities in a schedule-critical project.
9. Implement Lean Construction Tools and Methodologies in the field (Last Planner & Pull Plan Scheduling, Target Value Design and Construction, Integrated Project Safety Team Structure, Right First Time approach).
10. Experience with Takt Time Planning for Construction/Commissioning would be advantageous.
11. Ensure the EPCM has an appropriate stage gate approach in place to ensure rigor in allowing systems pass from Testing to Construction Completion to Energisation to Commissioning.
12. Implement Project Quality Standards and meet documentation requirements.
13. Coordinate the project construction programme, incorporating enabling CSA works, Main CSA Works, cleanroom, Clean & Black Utilities generation/Distribution, Process Equipment Installation, office and warehouse fit-out.
14. Attend daily tier meetings/weekly co-ordination meetings regarding construction.
15. Review and approve any site field instructions and manage commercial contract variations with EPCM, act as a delegate for the MSD GES Project Manager.
16. Complete regular walkthroughs of the site for safety and check progress.
17. Represent the client in commercial negotiations and clarification meetings.
18. Ensure that the EPCM team manages changes in construction and ensures all are captured, documented, and assessed for Quality/Safety/Cost or schedule impacts.
19. Ensure that the EPCM manages the design, construction, commissioning, and qualification, schedule, and cost in collaboration with other project team members, MSD personnel, outside contractors, and vendors.
20. Ensure that the EPCM organisation reports construction progress as required against project deliverables.
Job Requirements
* Third-level degree in an engineering discipline and/or a PMP in Project Management.
* Proven level of experience in delivering significant capital projects within the pharmaceutical sector (> €100MM).
* A minimum of 10 years+ of relevant experience in capital projects preferably in Pharm/Bio Pharm.
* Understand the typical project life cycle from concept through to qualification and have proven experience in this area.
* Experience working in Live Facility.
* Hands-on attitude and demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
* Ability to sequence critical activities in planning work for the construction phase.
* Knowledge of clean room installation essential.