Senior Project Engineer / Construction Manager

Orion Group are sourcing a Senior Project Engineer / Construction Manager on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical Client on an initial 18-month contract located in Cork.

The successful candidate will have experience working in the pharmaceutical or similar industry and will have previous significant experience at a senior level within a >€100MM Project. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven track record to lead project delivery efforts and to influence others, be a convincing communicator with strong interpersonal skills and strategic and tactical thinking abilities. The ideal candidate will be flexible, be able to take initiative and be empowered to make decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure there is a strong safety culture and performance in the field execution of project deliverables and that appropriate stage gate controls are in place for all works, coaches project team WRT to safety, become involved in any investigations (near miss etc.)
• Work closely with CM from EPCM to develop construction team and to build a high performing team
• Attend field walk-downs as client CM Representative to ensure that appropriate standards are being met with installations.
• Drive initiatives such as Quality Audit Metrics, Right First Time, Modular Construction approach and turnover practices.
• Complete early walk downs on systems and works with overall construction team to resolve punch lists based on priorities.
• Drive systems to ensure efficient decision making within the CMT and Client Team.
• For construction, act as an interface with site stakeholders to address and resolve any issues in the interfaces with site, and with any external to site stakeholders.
• Attend and provide inputs to Interactive Pull Planning Workshops with appointed contractors and other stakeholders to plan out construction and energisation activities in a schedule critical project, identify any constraints, and work to remove these and other barriers to achieve overall aims.
• Ensure that Lean Construction Tools and Methodologies are being implemented in the field (Last Planner & Pull Plan Scheduling, Target Value Design and Construction, Integrated Project Safety Team Structure, Right First-Time approach).
• Ensure that EPCM has appropriate stage gate approach in place to ensure rigour in allowing systems pass from Testing - Construction Completion - Energisation - Commissioning.
• Ensure Project Quality Standards are implemented and that documentation requirements are met.
• Coordinate the project construction programme, incorporating: Enabling CSA works, Main CSA Works, cleanroom, Clean & Black Utilities generation/ Distribution, Process Equipment Installation, and office and warehouse fit out.
• Attend daily tier meetings / weekly co-ordination meetings regarding construction.
• Review and approve any site field instructions, manage commercial contract variations with EPCM, and act as a delegate for the Project Manager.
• Complete regular walkthroughs of the site for safety and check on progress.
• Represent client in commercial negotiations and clarification meetings.
• Ensure that the EPCM team manages changes in construction and ensure all are captured, documented, and assessed for Quality / Safety / Cost or schedule impacts.
• Ensure that the EPCM manages the design, construction, commissioning and qualification, schedule, and cost in collaboration with other project team members, personnel, outside contractors and vendors.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven level of experience in delivering significant capital projects within the pharmaceutical sector > €100MM.
• Knowledge of clean room installation essential.
• Experience with Takt Time Planning for Construction / Commissioning would be advantageous.
• Hands on attitude and demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to sequence critical activities in planning work for construction phase.
• Understands the typical project life cycle from concept through to qualification and has proven experience in this area.
• Proven knowledge, appreciation, and experience of working with Lean Construction Tools and Methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of the customer/client relationship involved in projects.
• Excellent communication /presentation skills.
• Superior organisational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated achievements within multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Third level degree in an engineering discipline and/or a PMP in Project Management.

For a confidential discussion on this opportunity please call Nicole Elphick on +353864408707 or email nicole.elphick@orioneng.com about this role and other opportunities.

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