Construction Manager (12M, Pharma, Tipperary)

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Pharmaceutical client based in Co. Tipperary. As this is a Construction Manager role it will require the person be fulltime onsite for majority of time. Initial 12 month contract on offer. The CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will have previous significant experience at a senior level within a > €100MM Project along with knowledge of bio-pharma Cleanroom/HVAC/E&I, equipment and utilities systems.

Role of this position

Ensure there is a strong safety culture and performance in the field execution of project deliverables and that appropriate stage gate controls are in place for all works, coaches project team wrt to safety, is involved in any investigations (near miss etc)

Works closely with CM from EPCM to develop construction team and to build a high performing team

Attends field walk downs as client CM Representative to ensure that appropriate standards are being met with installations

Drive initiatives such as Quality Audit Metrics, Right First Time, Modular Construction approach

Completes early walk downs on systems and works with overall construction team to resolve punch lists based on priorities

Drives systems to ensure efficient decision making within the CMT and Client Team

For construction acts as an interface with Ballydine site stakeholders to address and resolve any issues in the interfaces with site and also with any external to site stakeholders.

Attends and provides inputs to Interactive Pull Planning Workshops with appointed contractors and other stakeholders to plan out construction and energisation activities in a schedule critical project, identifies any constraints and works to remove these and other barriers to achieving overall aims

Ensure that Lean Construction Tools and Methodologies are being implemented in the field (Last Planner & Pull Plan Scheduling, Target Value Design and Construction, Integrated Project Safety Team Structure, Right First Time approach)

Experience with Takt Time Planning for Construction / Commissioning would be advantageous

Ensures that EPCM has appropriate stage gate approach in place to ensure rigour in allowing systems pass from Testing à Construction Completion à Energisation à Commissioning

Ensure Project Quality Standards are implemented and that documentation requirements met.

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.

Attends daily tier meetings / weekly co-ordination meetings regarding construction

Reviews and approves any site field instructions and manages commercial contract variations with EPCM, acts as a delegate for the MSD GES Project Manager

Completes regular walkthrough of site for safety and checks on progress etc

Represents client in commercial negotiations and clarification meetings

Ensures that the EPCM team manages changes in construction and ensure all are captured, documented and assessed for Quality / Safety / Cost or schedule impacts.

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.

Ensures that the EPCM organisation report 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.

Understands the typical project life cycle from concept through to qualification and has 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 construction phase

Knowledge of clean room installation essential.