Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Lonza and the GC's superintendent.
• Ensure strict adherence to EHS and cGMP standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead and guide the construction team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Support a productive work environment aligned with project objectives and safety expectations.
• 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 projectspecific 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.
• Maintain schedule commitments by monitoring construction milestones and coordinating adjustments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Additional certifications in EHS, cGMP, or Project Management (e.g., PMP) are an advantage.
• 8+ 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 crossfunctional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of scheduling tools, constructability reviews, and contractor schedule verification.