Senior Project Controls Manager (m/f/d) - Construction Projects - Life Sciences

Job Description

To expand our team in Switzerland, we are looking for a Senior Project Controls Manager (m / f / d) that enjoys managing complex projects in Life Sciences sector and likes to work in an international environment.

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Job Objectives

• Manage overall project cost, schedule, and budgets for complex Life Sciences construction projects
• Oversee General Contractor, vendors, and consultants, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
• Review and approve construction proposals, cost-loaded schedules, and payment applications
• Lead client meetings and manage project documentation, including critical milestone activities and potential claims
• Monitor and report on construction costs, analysing factors that influence expenditures
• Support engineering decisions related to project cost and budget during design-build changes
• Advocate for the client during disputes, modifications, or change orders
• Coordinate scheduling consultant reviews and oversee project close-out, including transfer of building operations and documentation to the client

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years sector experience e.g. Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech facility.
• Proven experience of working with category 3 or 4 labs and associated regulations preferable.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
• Fluent English communication skills and good written and spoken German skills.
• Strong and professional communication skills, with great organization skills, ability to multi-task.
• Must have a team attitude , be self-motivated and be willing to support other groups and projects when required.
• Entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and dynamism.
• Management experience, with ability to manage and lead team in delivering a commission and general line management.
• Manage revenue, team resource and priorities to ensure that client expectations are met.
• Experience with business development, including developing business with existing and new clients, and cross-selling.
• University degree in Construction Management or a related field.

Additional Information

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