Construction Manager - Pharma

Construction Manager

Team Horizon is seeking a Construction Manager for a leading pharmaceutical company in South Dublin.

The candidate would be expected to run the projects with some strategic guidance from their manager/peers but have the ability to work independently for the most part. It is very important that the candidate has experience running projects – that could be either for another pharmaceutical company (or similar), a design house or a contractor. They will be leading a multi-departmental team to execute the project, so will need the soft skills to manage people, particularly when they are not direct reports. Construction and/or process equipment specification/qualification experience would be very beneficial. 

The Construction Manager will lead project teams and interact across functional and site department groups to achieve project objectives. These capital projects could include new builds, facilities/utilities system and/or equipment lifecycle replacements, upgrades, manufacturing improvements and changes to support New Product Introductions.

With minimal guidance, the candidate will lead all aspects of their project(s): Safety, planning, cost, schedule, risk, communications, resources, team dynamics and performance, implementation, monitoring, completion and follow-up.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Construction management including planning/scoping and execution, prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.


• Working with various stakeholders, both inside and outside the company to scope works and ensure requirements are satisfied. Managing expectations and communicating project progress and challenges to these stakeholders. 


• Lead day to day construction management of project works.


• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure that installations and deliverables meet industry standards and client expectations.


• It is critical for this individual to understand that Safety, Quality and Compliance are our highest priorities in how we manage and perform our work.


• Strategic solution seeking to complex project phasing and execution issues.


• The Construction Manager will be responsible for their project from concept, through design, construction, commissioning and operation.


• Work in a collaborative manner within the Process Teams structure and contributes to Root Cause Investigations and Cross Functional Investigations.


• Role model safety leadership. Support a safe working environment by driving compliance with environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations.


• Ensure projects are designed with superior levels of environmental control, health and safety built in.


• Supervise contingent workers as needed. These workers include construction managers and all general craft labour and A&E firm personnel.


• All other duties as requested or assigned.

What you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Relevant Experience.


• 5+ years construction management/engineering experience, preferably in the biotechnology industry / aseptic pharmaceutical environment.


• Proven construction management experience from project inception through to handover.


• Demonstrated experience in a GDP Compliant environment advantageous.


• Solid leadership skillset and experience working in a team environment, embracing an interdependent working culture that delivers results.


• Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills.


• Data driven decision maker.


• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.