Construction Manager job in Valais, Switzerland

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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Manufacturing

Location: Switzerland

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A Fantastic new role has just opened up for a Construction Manager, at one of our leading Swiss based clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hard-working team working on exciting projects in the pharmaceutical sector. This is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of an extension.

Job Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure compliant construction execution; analyse, initiate and manage corrective measures to mitigate risks.
Coordinate the construction staff incl. contractors and partners; Monitor and readily adjust the staffing of the construction as necessary.
Initiate and chair construction site meetings, brief contractors on construction site conditions.
Review and approve the regular construction reports (e.g. weekly, monthly) and forward to the CAPEX Project Manager.
Review and approve revisions to the construction schedule.
Implement design changes in consent with the Technical Team and the Project Management.
Review and approve work completion and acceptance certificates in cooperation with CQV, operations as well as contractors.
Execution of regular site inspections regarding EHS, progress and schedule aspects and participation in other inspections, e.g. with authorities, Clients and contractor's management.
Cooperation in the preparation and execution of internal construction site audits.
Ensure that the first-aid book is kept regularly (if applicable) and handed over to the medical service at the end of the construction project.
Ensure the adherence to the construction contracts and their specifications.
Verify acceptance of the work and check acceptance records for each construction contract.
Coordinate the "Completion Management" and monitor the handling of punch lists, ensure closure.
Assist with the collation of the final construction 'as-built' documentation.
Assist the CAPEX project manager with the preparation and execution of internal site audits.
Ensure that the CM Team align their capacity to the project and are available throughout, as required.
Inform the CM Team in regular project meetings about the status, essential project events and challenges, developments and lessons learned.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree (4 year) or higher in Engineering/Science (e.g. Mechanical, Construction) preferred.
Minimum ten (10) years or more Construction programs experience in Chemical / Pharmaceutical / Industrial Engineering EPC projects.
Advanced knowledge of construction industry practices, and regulatory agency requirements. Worked within the construction industry, with a clear preference for pharmaceutical industry experience.
In-depth knowledge of Swiss and European codes and standards.
Eight plus years related construction management experience overseeing manufacturing environments.

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Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

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