Senior Construction Project Manager
Location: Charleston, South Carolina, US
Reporting to: Global Head of Operations Engineering
SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.
Job Overview
This role is responsible for leading expansion projects in close collaboration with the Engineering and Facilities functions at our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility in North Charleston, SC. The role will provide the opportunity to develop into a future leadership position within these functions as the site expands.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead project planning and support the Project Team in the development of the construction schedule.
- Drive tasks and manage stakeholders to meet critical schedule milestones including design, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning, punch-listing, and closeout.
- Ensure completion of the Project meeting desired schedule, cost and quality
- Select, coordinate and oversee subcontractors in various phases as required
- Work with Project Team to develop, assess and issue Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
- Responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses
- Manage work and inputs from variety of stakeholders; change order management
- risks and establish contingency plans
- the operations team to review plans, specifications and general project requirements
- Review technical specifications and designs to ensure state-of-the-art solutions
- Ensure effective on-site quality control and documented acceptance and turn-over processes during the construction phase
- Build effective relationships with architects, engineers, GC, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Skills and Qualification
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science or Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering required
- 10+ years of experience in Construction Project Management with emphasis on Design-Build and Industrial/Manufacturing preferred
- Experience with projects in the following areas: Medium to Large Scale Manufacturing, Injection molding, Highly Automated facilities / logistics systems, Healthcare/Pharma/MedTech
- Strong technical background and experience is required (MEP, structural, code)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
- Self-starter with a high degree of personal responsibility and integrity oriented
- Local construction market (GCs, design firms, trades) in SC / SE-US is preferred
We Offer
- compensation package
- working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
- assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
- in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
- opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.
Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department at RecruitUS@shl-group.com.
Please note: For this position, we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.