We’re seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major pharmaceutical construction project. You will act as the Owner’s Representative, driving construction execution across design, procurement, safety, quality, cost, schedule, commissioning and close-out.
Pre‑Construction
Support project stage gate reviews and budgeting.
Coordinate schedules, estimates, design activities and constructability reviews.
Assist with contract negotiations and permitting.
Drive value engineering and manage early scope gaps/changes.
Construction
Lead contractor and vendor management on-site.
Oversee change control, cost reviews and schedule reporting.
Ensure strong document control, QA/QC processes, and issue resolution.
Provide early warnings on budget, schedule and risk.
Commissioning
Act as key liaison between commissioning teams, contractors, and owner stakeholders.
Close-Out
Initiate and manage project close-out, snag lists and documentation.
Finalise change orders, quality issues, invoices, warranties and O&M materials.
Support final project accounting.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Champion HSE standards, compliance and company safety initiatives.
People
Mentor team members and maintain your own professional development.
A degree in civil engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.
Proven professional experience in the relevant fields, including strong expertise in pharmaceutical/semi-conductor construction.
Experience in leading or co‑managing complex large‑scale projects and programmes.
Extensive knowledge of modern leadership practices, paired with excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, as well as a balance of assertiveness and empathy.
Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
Confident use of MS Office applications and spreadsheet tools.
Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.
We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review.
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