Construction Manager

Job Overview

Company is seeking a talented, detail oriented and self-driven individual to join the Engineering Equipment Department, contributing to the planning, design, construction, commissioning, validation, and engineering process systems development for our facilities in Piscataway, NJ. This position is valid for at least 2 years with opportunity to transition to facility manager after the construction projects are done.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution:

Develop comprehensive project plans ensuring projects proceed according to set objectives, including requirement gathering, feasibility analysis, risk assessment, and solution formulation.

Manage cost estimation for all project phases and create cost control plans.

Procurement and Contract Management.

Oversee bidding and procurement for project design, construction, and long-lead equipment.

Manage contract signing and execution with suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with terms, quality, and deadlines.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

Plan and execute government and third-party procedures to ensure project compliance with US regulations.

Plan and manage government permits applications.

Project Management:

Manage technical, quality, safety, and timeline aspects of projects, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues, compliance with quality standards, and implementation of safety measures.

Coordinate with construction firms, supervisory, and contracting units to manage internal and external project relationships.

Commissioning and Validation:

Organize factory acceptance tests, commissioning, and validation to ensure systems meet user requirements.

Project Completion:

Lead the final inspection, handover, documentation review, and project settlement activities, ensuring successful project completion and handover.

Reporting and Improvement:

Regularly report project progress, compile project reports, analyze lessons learned, and suggest improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical/Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.

10 years of experience in biopharmaceuticals with substantial project management and facility operations experience.

Hands on experience in managing construction, experience in executing projects from business requirement collection through to design, construction, commissioning, validation, and final settlement is preferred.

Skills:

Strong management and reporting capabilities, clear management vision, able to handle high-pressure work environments.

Solid technical expertise combined with engineering knowledge.

Demonstrated skills in problem solving, root cause analysis with result driven thought process.

Additional Considerations:

Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).

Familiarity with construction estimating and scheduling tools.

Understanding of US building codes, zoning laws, safety regulations, and biopharmaceutical industry standards