Construction Manager

Job Description:
The Construction Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing all construction activities for the ECPC project from kick-off to completion. This role acts as the primary liaison between Lonza and the General Contractor (GC), ensuring seamless communication, strict adherence to EHS and cGMP standards, and successful delivery of the project within scope, schedule, and quality expectations. The Construction Manager drives field execution, manages risks, enforces compliance, and ensures that construction progress aligns with project objectives and milestones.

Responsibilities:

Communication & Coordination:

• Serve as the main point of contact between Lonza and the GC's superintendent.
• Ensure smooth, timely communication across Lonza teams and construction field personnel.
• Facilitate collaboration, information flow, and issue resolution across all construction stakeholders.

Construction Oversight & Execution:

• Supervise day-to-day construction activities to ensure alignment with project goals and specifications.
• Monitor construction progress, track milestones, and manage critical paths to maintain schedule integrity.
• Resolve construction issues in coordination with the GC's superintendent to maintain momentum and quality.
• Prepare and distribute regular construction updates, reports, and dashboards highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities.

Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce strict adherence to Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and cGMP requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections and GEMBA safety walks with the safety team.
• Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and promote a strong safety culture across the site.

Quality Control:

• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure construction meets design and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality assurance checks to verify workmanship and compliance.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and guide the construction team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Support a productive work environment aligned with project objectives and safety expectations.

Risk Management & Scheduling:

• Lead Risk Assessments at major project milestones and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead Constructability Design Reviews to ensure designs are practical and executable.
• Define responsibilities, approval limits, and escalation paths for construction deliverables.
• Identify project-specific risks and support evaluation of cost and schedule impacts.
• Participate in periodic risk reviews and act as risk owner for assigned risks.
• Provide input to the Overall Master Schedule, including baseline updates and reporting.
• Review and verify contractor schedules to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Monitor construction milestones and coordinate adjustments to maintain schedule commitments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• dditional certifications in EHS, cGMP, or Project Management (e.g., PMP) are an advantage.
• 8-12 years of experience in construction management, preferably in industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience working with General Contractors and managing field execution.
• Proven track record of delivering complex construction projects on time and within scope.
• Experience enforcing EHS and cGMP compliance in construction settings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage risks, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of scheduling tools, constructability reviews, and contractor schedule verification.