Construction Director - Life Science Construction

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We’re seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major pharmaceutical construction project. You will act as the Owner’s Representative, driving construction execution across design, procurement, safety, quality, cost, schedule, commissioning and close-out. 

Pre‑Construction 

• Support project stage gate reviews and budgeting. 

• Coordinate schedules, estimates, design activities and constructability reviews. 

• Assist with contract negotiations and permitting. 

• Drive value engineering and manage early scope gaps/changes. 

Construction 

• Lead contractor and vendor management on-site. 

• Oversee change control, cost reviews and schedule reporting. 

• Ensure strong document control, QA/QC processes, and issue resolution. 

• Provide early warnings on budget, schedule and risk. 

Commissioning 

• Act as key liaison between commissioning teams, contractors, and owner stakeholders. 

Close-Out 

• Initiate and manage project close-out, snag lists and documentation. 

• Finalise change orders, quality issues, invoices, warranties and O&M materials. 

• Support final project accounting. 

Health, Safety & Wellbeing 

• Champion HSE standards, compliance and company safety initiatives. 

People 

• Mentor team members and maintain your own professional development. 

• A degree in civil engineering, architecture, or a related discipline. 

• Proven professional experience in the relevant fields, including strong expertise in pharmaceutical/semi-conductor construction. 

• Experience in leading or co‑managing complex large‑scale projects and programmes. 

• Extensive knowledge of modern leadership practices, paired with excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, as well as a balance of assertiveness and empathy. 

• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken. 

• Confident use of MS Office applications and spreadsheet tools. 

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If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review.  ​

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