Construction Manager (life-sciences manufacturing site)

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions (AMTSOL); Arizona; On-site; USD 165,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions (AMTSOL) in Phoenix Metro, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead onsite capital project activities at an operating life-sciences site. This long-term contract through 2028 requires hands-on leadership and coordination with contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.

You will establish field processes, manage safety and regulatory compliance, monitor progress, and drive turnover through mechanical completion and closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent construction leadership experience.
• 10+ years in construction management or field leadership on complex industrial capital projects.
• Experience on projects with TIC above $30M (evidenced on CV).
• Contractor management, sequencing and logistics, RFI/submittal workflows, shutdown/tie-in readiness and punch-list management.

Responsibilities

• Set up construction management, field coordination and reporting processes.
• Coordinate contractors, trades, vendors, designers and site stakeholders.
• Monitor field progress against plans, permits, constraints and schedules.
• Manage site logistics, access, deliveries, laydown and temporary facilities.
• Run daily and weekly coordination meetings.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, inspections, shutdowns, tie-ins and energizations.
• Maintain inspection, punch-list and deficiency logs.
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover and closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Contractor coordination

Field leadership

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent construction leadership experience

Tools

Document-control systems

RFI workflows

Shutdown management

Job description

• Location Phoenix Metro, Arizona, USA (onsite)
• Engagement Long-term contract, through 2028 (subject to project phase)
• Experience 10+ years
• Start ASAP

Role Overview

Provide onsite construction management, contractor coordination, field surveillance and turnover support for a capital project at an operating life-sciences manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up construction management, field coordination and reporting processes.
• Coordinate contractors, trades, vendors, designers and site stakeholders.
• Monitor field progress against plans, permits, constraints and schedules.
• Manage site logistics, access, deliveries, laydown and temporary facilities.
• Run daily and weekly coordination meetings.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, inspections, shutdowns, tie-ins, energizations and high-risk work.
• Maintain inspection, punch-list and deficiency logs.
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover and closeout.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent construction leadership experience.
• 10+ years in construction management or field leadership on complex industrial capital projects, including multidisciplinary trades and turnover.
• Documented experience on construction projects with a total installed cost (TIC) above $30M (required, must be evidenced on the CV).
• Contractor management, sequencing and logistics, RFI/submittal workflows, shutdown/tie-in readiness and punch-list management.

Licences and Certifications

• OSHA 30-hour Construction (required).
• Site EHS, GMP and permit-to-work training.

Nice to Have

• CCM, PMP, LEED AP, trade certification or engineering licence.
• Cleanroom, pharma, biotech or high-tech manufacturing construction.
• Shutdowns, energizations, critical lifts and confined-space work.
• Electronic field-management and document-control systems.