Construction Project Director

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Construction Project Director to lead innovative projects in the life sciences sector. This role involves overseeing multiple project teams, ensuring safety and quality, and managing the execution of complex construction projects. With a commitment to excellence, you will guide teams through project delivery, from initiation to closeout, while developing staff and enhancing operational performance. Join a rapidly growing company that values collaboration and offers a flexible work environment, contributing to the construction of world-class pharmaceutical facilities across the US.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Project Delivery or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Construction Management required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction project teams to deliver projects safely and on time.
• Oversee contract development, budgets, and project performance.
• Assist with hiring and training project delivery staff.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Construction Management

Safety Compliance

Contract Development

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dynamic Construction Project Director with an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality to join our construction team. This position will be a traveling role to different sites across the US.

In this role, you will oversee multiple EPCMV Project Teams’ day-to-day execution within the region. Your focus will be on the support of EPCMV and CM services sales, overseeing the detailed execution of projects by teams from initiation to close out, development of staff, and operational performance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead construction project teams to help them deliver projects successfully – safely, on time, and on budget.
• Guide project delivery teams, establish goals and execution plans, and monitor performance.
• Oversee the development of contracts, subcontracts, estimates, and budgets.
• Regularly review project performance.
• Work with PMs to resolve any project cost, schedule, or quality issues.
• Provide day-to-day direction of all project-specific Project Delivery group operations, including preconstruction, estimating, procurement, project management, construction site management, and construction site safety.
• Direct the change management process, providing work-in-place analysis with the project services group.
• Assist with the hiring, training, and development of project delivery staff.
• Perform site visits as needed to monitor construction progress.
• Develop new business and work with senior leadership on proposals and presentations to help grow our presence in the Midwest region.
• Act as a secondary point of contact for PMs for clients.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, project controls, procurement, quality, and safety by allocating resources.
• If project risks are identified, work to mitigate them in partnership with senior leadership.

Come join one of the fastest-growing companies in the AEC industry with a global reach that spans four continents! You will be part of a caring, flexible team that oversees construction of world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree.
• 15+ years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline, including time in leadership positions.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in other areas of life sciences including construction of pharmaceutical and biotech facilities.

Safety

• You may be assigned to client site for an extended period of time.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of Client’s location is possible depending on assignment.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• This position is a safety sensitive position.
• The employee is considered a field contractor supervisor and acts in a supervisory role for field work for IPS employees or subcontractors.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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