Senior Construction Project Manager

Takeda; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Domestic travel opportunities

Job summary

Takeda in Jakarta seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead medium to large capital construction projects across Indonesia. You will manage full lifecycle from site selection to turnover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence within Takeda standards.

The role partners with Global Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, Procurement, Legal, IT, and external vendors to build scalable project delivery and facility management processes for BioLife’s Indonesian

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing capital construction projects or programs.
• Experience in regulated, industrial, healthcare, or pharmaceutical environments preferred.
• PM certification (PMP/IPMA PMI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital construction projects from planning to closeout.
• Direct all phases of project execution including design, permitting, procurement, construction, and handover.
• Collaborate with Global Real Estate and internal stakeholders on site selection and opportunities.
• Manage external firms, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to meet scope, schedule, cost, and safety.
• Develop schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports for leadership review.
• Establish local construction standards and governance in Indonesia.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Objective / Purpose

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering medium to largescale capital construction projects in support of BioLife Plasma Services growth plans across Indonesia. This role manages the full project lifecycle, from site selection and due diligence through construction, commissioning, turnover, and facility support, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with Takeda standards and local regulations. The role partners closely with Global Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, Procurement, Legal, IT, and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. The position will also support the development of facility management processes to ensure sustainable operation and maintenance of completed facilities. As the foundational construction leader supporting BioLife’s entry into the Indonesian market, this role will establish local construction standards, processes, governance, and vendor relationships that can be leveraged and scaled for future expansion. The role will support the broader market expansion strategy by developing a repeatable model for future site development across Indonesia.

Accountabilities

• Lead and manage capital construction projects of varying size and complexity using standardized project management methodologies.
• Direct all phases of project execution, including planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and closeout.
• Collaborate with Global Real Estate and internal stakeholders on site selection, due diligence activities, and development opportunities.
• Manage external project management firms, architects, engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Ensure capital projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to approved specifications and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risk registers, and status reports for leadership review.
• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate effective collaboration among Engineering, Operations, EHS, Quality, Security, Procurement, Legal, IT, and Finance stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize schedule delays, budget variances, and operational impacts.
• Ensure compliance with Takeda policies and local requirements related to procurement, accounting, financial controls, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Job Description

• Drive implementation of project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across construction and facility development activities.
• Support establishment of a facilities management program and ensure successful transition of completed facilities to operations and third-party service providers.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring construction activities are executed with appropriate safety controls and risk management practices.
• Establish local construction standards, processes, governance practices, and vendor relationships to support current and future BioLife expansion activities.
• Support the broader Indonesia market expansion strategy and develop a repeatable model for future site development and facility delivery.
• Lead construction and facility development activities in greenfield environments, including new market entry and the establishment of operations in emerging geographies.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with local regulatory authorities and assume accountability for navigating permitting, licensing and compliance requirements.
• Lead change management and organizational influence activities required to establish new operations and support BioLife’s long-term footprint in the region.
• Operate effectively in a high-ambiguity, start-up environment while establishing scalable project delivery practices and operating models.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral)

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or another relevant technical discipline. Engineering degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing capital construction projects and programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex construction projects from concept through completion.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement activities, and vendor performance.
• Experience working within regulated, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or similarly complex operating environments preferred.
• Experience with facilities management programs is highly desirable.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PMI, IPMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience developing scalable construction standards, governance processes, vendor networks, or repeatable facility development models.
• Experience managing permitting, licensing, and compliance requirements in partnership with local regulatory authorities.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction project management principles, engineering practices, and capital project delivery.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and contractor management.
• Knowledge of quality systems, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, project reporting systems, and related project management tools.
• Ability to analyze technical and financial data and develop practical solutions to complex problems.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing skills within a matrixed organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Effective verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple concurrent priorities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business partners, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Must be fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement Approximately 20% domestic travel with occasional international travel as required.
• Work Arrangement Hybrid work model based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Reporting Structure Individual contributor role with responsibility for leading external suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Project Scope Capital construction, facility development, renovation, expansion, commissioning, and facility management transition activities across Indonesia.

Locations

Jakarta, Indonesia

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time