Construction Director (m/f/d)

Exyte; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC contractor in Stuttgart is seeking a Construction Director to lead large-scale projects in the biopharma and life sciences sectors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in construction engineering or management, extensive knowledge of construction methodologies, and several years of EPC management experience. This role involves ensuring project excellence, managing teams on-site, and maintaining strong client relationships. Fluent German and good English skills are essential. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in biopharma and life sciences industries.
• Track record of successful project delivery within a large organization.
• Willingness to travel for longer periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Exyte construction team on site.
• Implement construction execution plans and monitor KPIs.
• Maintain strong client communication throughout the project.

Skills

Fluent German

Very good English

Construction management

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in construction engineering, management, or architecture

Job description

Discover your exciting role

The Construction Director is responsible for leading the on‑site execution of large‑scale EPC projects within the biopharma and life sciences industry, ensuring delivery excellence across safety, quality, schedule, and budget while driving team performance and client satisfaction.

Description

The Construction Director is responsible for leading the on‑site execution of large‑scale EPC projects within the biopharma and life sciences industry, ensuring delivery excellence across safety, quality, schedule, and budget while driving team performance and client satisfaction.

Explore Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall construction performance on large EPC projects in the biopharma and life sciences industry, covering EHS, financials, schedule, and quality.
• Lead the Exyte construction team on site, including managing subcontractor meetings and motivating internal and external project team members.
• Develop and implement the construction execution plan, including defining construction sequences and schedules at project start.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure on‑site construction performance, ensuring compliance with corporate procedures and standards.
• Maintain strong client communication and relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report construction status to company management and actively contribute to risk identification and mitigation planning.

Show Your Expertise

• Successfully completed studies in the field of construction engineering or management, architecture or similar.
• Several years of experience in related industries (biopharma, life sciences) and EPC construction management experience.
• Fluent German skills, very good English skills.
• Detailed knowledge of construction sequences and construction methodologies.
• Track record of successful project delivery within a large organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel and stay on site for a longer period.