Construction Manager – Large-Scale Pharma Projects

📍 Location: Stein, Switzerland

📅 Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role

Are you an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in industrial and pharmaceutical projects? Do you thrive in complex, multidisciplinary environments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards?

We are looking for a Construction Manager to oversee the successful execution of large-scale industrial projects at our Stein site. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, ensuring seamless construction execution.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Project & Site Coordination

Oversee Lonza-owned construction activities and coordinate with the EPCM company across mechanical, electrical, and ductwork installations.
Ensure smooth site organization, including material flows and construction facilities.
Align and manage activities with other Construction Managers to mitigate cross-project impacts.

✅ Technical & Quality Assurance

Maintain an expert overview of 3D Coordination & Building Information Models (BIM), resolving clashes and ensuring installations align with designs.
Conduct ongoing quality checks of pipework, supports, cable trays, and ductwork, ensuring compliance with 3D models and Lonza standards.
Oversee contractor turnover documentation, reviewing accuracy and closing punch list items.
Act as a Lonza witness for construction testing (e.g., pressure testing of pipework).

✅ Stakeholder & Supplier Management

Lead external planning teams and construction companies outside EPCM scope.
Collaborate with Lonza Procurement on technical and commercial supplier negotiations.
Work closely with suppliers, EPCM teams, and external logistics to manage equipment sizing, crate configuration, and site entry procedures.

✅ Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all construction activities meet GDP standards and industry best practices.
Drive a zero Lost Time Incident (LTI) culture, working with EPCM Safety Teams to implement safety standards and corrective actions.
Conduct regular safety reviews with Lonza EHS and EPCM EHS teams, ensuring proactive risk management.

Who You Are

🔹 Technical Expertise – Degree in Civil, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

🔹 Industry Experience – 5+ years in industrial construction, ideally within pharmaceutical or biotech projects.

🔹 Project & Scheduling Knowledge – Strong background in NavisWorks 3D BIM software and project scheduling.

🔹 Utility & Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with clean and black utility requirements in biopharma.

🔹 Communication & Leadership – Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, problem-solve under pressure, and manage multiple stakeholders.

🔹 Languages – Fluent German & English required.

Why Join?

✔ Lead high-impact, large-scale pharmaceutical construction projects.

✔ Work in a collaborative, dynamic environment with industry-leading teams.

✔ Play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant, and safe construction outcomes.

🚀 Ready to take on a leadership role in world-class industrial construction? Apply today!