Facilities Construction Specialist (Biotech/Pharma industries)

Facilities Construction Specialist (Biotech/Pharma industries)

Piscataway, NJ - 100% Onsite

$105K base salary 10% bonus benefits

Full-Time/Direct-Hire

There are at least 4 construction projects pending. The office will be soon turned into a protein lab so a construction company will need to come in, demo, and rebuild the structure into a lab.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Identify and coordinate with external vendors for various office construction, HVAC maintenance, etc.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contracts and long-term agreements with suppliers to optimize value and mitigate risks.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier selections, negotiations, consolidation and process improvements.
• Manages and evaluates the vendor performance on the assigned projects. Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, spending diversity and service criteria.
• Ensure that all safety regulations are followed both by employees and the facility itself.
• Plan for future improvements and procure necessary supplies and equipment.
• Manage and control facility operations budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Maintain records of all facility operations activities and report to upper management as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with contractors, design professionals, engineers, consultants, facility managers, etc.
• Bachelor’s or an advanced degree, preferably in design and/or engineering related discipline is preferred.
• Strong background in construction projects in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical/Medical device/Life Science industries and demonstrated knowledge of contracting, construction scheduling, and construction methods, as well as design professional services procurement and contracting.