Ibex® Construction Management Lead

Lonza

Visp, Switzerland

As Ibex® Construction Management Lead you will be responsible for managing the construction activities for all current and future Ibex® investment projects. You will work with the project execution team in an ownership and project delivery role.

Key accountabilities and duties

• Define, own, manage and implement the construction strategy in close cooperation with the EPCM(Q) contractors;
• Management of the Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability aspect of the construction phase to ensure compliance with local and global EHS guidelines and provide the necessary training to construction personnel with the aim of achieving zero Lost Time accidents/incidents within the workplace and throughout the life cycle of the project;
• Active involvement in issue resolution, assisting cross-functional teams and attending coordination meetings between the various engineering disciplines leads to ensure smooth installation, construction and commissioning of the facility;
• Day to day leadership of construction teams across all disciplines and areas. Drive construction methodologies and progress. Oversight, manage and administer the day-to-day construction contracts, progress claims, change management, etc.;
• Interface with design leads to ensure clarity of scope, constructability and all area-leads to co-ordinate construction activities and equipment installation;
• Work collaboratively with project team, EPCM(Q) contractor and all parties to deliver a best-in-class facility;
• Ensure that the projects are delivered in accordance with the URS, local authority requirements and industry best practice;
• Provide project construction status reports for all construction activities across the site and liaise with the Project Controls Group to generate the necessary KPI`s relating to timelines, cost and milestones in a concise and timely manner;
• Support the project teams in the continuous improvement of the project management tools and processes, such as PM-handbook, SOPs for the respective business processes and components, which will assist the smooth running of project as well as acting as a report tool for the senior management;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Construction related fields (e.g., construction management, architecture, civil engineering, building science);
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar position;
• Solid Construction Management & Leadership experience within the Life Science Industry; focused on execution and delivery;
• Fluency in German. Good English level is preferred;
• Bio-/Pharma process knowledge;
• High energetic individual;
• Project Management skills;
• Strong team player. Organized and structured, efficient and effective;
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in stressful situations;
• Understanding of how to get things done;
• Demonstrated very good leadership skills. He/she has proven his/her professional competences and leadership skills by successful completion of several complex projects as a leader.

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