Pharma Construction & Commissioning Lead (Area Manager)

TechFirm Engineering

Zürich

On-site

CHF 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Techfirm Engineering is seeking a Construction Area Coordinator (m/f/d) for a major pharmaceutical project in Switzerland, starting November 2026. You will supervise decommissioning and construction activities, coordinate contractors and stakeholders, and support installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.

Ideal candidates bring GMP experience, ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, and fluent English and German.

Qualifications

Experience as construction manager or project coordinator in pharma/Life Sciences.
Experience with brownfield projects, decommissioning, installation or commissioning.
Experience coordinating contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise decommissioning and construction activities.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders within your assigned area.
Support the installation, mechanical completion, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.
Coordinate interfaces between construction, engineering, commissioning, validation, and operations.
Monitor progress, schedule, resources, and site activities.
Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, GMP, and project requirements.
Support issue resolution and provide regular progress updates.
Ensure proper documentation and handover of completed activities.