Construction Manager -Life Sciences at Wood PLC in Rockville, Maryland

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees total construction field effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, specifications, budgets, and schedules. Generally responsible for projects or subset of project with value up to $50M


• Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables


• Supervises all areas on small projects and / or a subset / discipline on larger projects


• Responsible for management and execution of multiple field disciplines or a subset 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 project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines / subset of on-site construction


• Management of installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment.


• Coordinates field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule


• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan


• 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


• Initiate safety, quality, and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment, and control of risks in accordance with Wood and client requirements


• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on-site construction. Utilize Commercial processes to capture variations effectively


• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation, and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract document specifications and in accordance with Wood Policies & Procedures


• Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required


• Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability

• Plan and supervise Sub-Contractors activities by developing /reviewing/monitoring - method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment needs, temporary power sources, work schedule and productivity


• Coordinate assigned work scope with different Project Contractors


• Maintain liaison with engineering, estimating, and planning to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule


• Assist in resolving construction problem (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.)


• Monitor and enforce craft compliance with project safety program requirements


• Maintain liaison with other departments (i.e., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, support craft activities follow the project schedule

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  Internal: contractors / subcontractors, construction management, field personnel, HSEQ, project controls, project management


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  External: may interact with client on a tactical level

• Typically, minimum qualified to ISCED Level 5 (technical diploma / apprenticeship) or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience

• Appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in Life Sciences or Semiconductor industry

• Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills


• Display both good judgment and leadership qualities


• Ability to work with timelines/targets


• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required


• Excellent interpersonal organizational, communication and team building skills


• Role model for Wood's values & behaviors