Construction Manager - Life Sciences

Construction Manager

Wood is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Onsite.

The Construction Manager assures the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget. Using in-house construction management procedures and experience, provide continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable control. This role is responsible for management and execution of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company's operating policies and principles. Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project. Manages and controls construction cost and schedule. Management of installation, commissioning and completion activities for hardware, plant and equipment. This role supporting capital projects at a pharmaceutical facility.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Life Sciences sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of construction management project of various sizes and complexities
• Accountable for the overall contract construction effort and commissioning strategy; including safety, planning, cost and delivery of all field works on the Contract
• Accountable for supervising, organizing and coordinating head office, site construction and commissioning teams to provide high quality support in accordance with the Contract
• Responsible for ensuring full construction integration to project delivery by encouraging regular engineering, procurement and construction interface meetings
• Ensure work pack and material delivery aligns with construction mobilization
• Provide construction expertise during FEED, Detail Design, in the form of constructability reviews, scope minimization and ensuring safest and most efficient construction methods adopted
• Actively engages with the other contractors / sub-contractors to ensure seamless delivery at site(s)
• Engages with individual project teams to ensure correct level and sequence of Work Breakdown Structure adopted at project kick off
• Ensure all Site activities are performed in a safe, environmentally responsible manner with integrity and quality delivering HS&E targets
• Oversight of home office team to ensure quality construction input to the integrated engineering and planning processes
• Delivery of site teams to meet Client's business schedules
• Delivery of reduced costs at site by continual review of performances and improvements by the site teams
• Ensure the site construction and commissioning process with regard to the provision and use of corporate and project specific procedures, processes and systems
• Monitor the competency and training requirements of all construction/ commissioning personnel
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
• Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on site construction. Utilize Commercial processes to capture variations effectively
• Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

Qualifications

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field, and an appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through a minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant industry.
• Experience with Life Sciences is highly desirable.
• Strong preference for candidates in the area of Montgomery County, MD.
• Proven experience in the management of site construction and commissioning teams. Preference for EPCM experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products such as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external)
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, or in a team environment, and provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines
• Willingness to travel, participate in activities, network and build relationships
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets
• Ability to proactively detect challenges to safety, quality, cost and schedule that will ensure development and execution of effective prevention, mitigation, or corrective actions
• Able to establish and maintain a positive and effective customer relationship, ensuring payment terms are met, and communicating any delays.
• Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with timelines/targets.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26887
• Job Category Construction & Commissioning Delivery
• Posting Date 02/20/2026, 03:26 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations MD, United States (Hybrid)
• Market Sector All
• Recruiting Type Professional & Technical