Traveling Construction Manager (any level)

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Whitpain Township (Montgomery County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a global leader in the life sciences industry as a Traveling Construction Manager. In this role, you will oversee construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With a focus on client engagement and quality, you will collaborate with engineering and construction teams, manage vendor relationships, and lead safety programs. This position offers the opportunity to work across various project sites, making a real impact in the construction of world-class pharmaceutical facilities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-growing company, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-million-dollar construction projects.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects to successful completion on time and budget.
• Maintain project execution plans, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Project Delivery

Construction Management

Client Engagement

Safety Compliance

Team Building

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 and skilled Traveling Construction Manager to join our talented team!

You can be based anywhere in the U.S., but you must be available to travel and be on-site in our Midwest region for variable amounts of time, depending on job requirements.

In this role, you will work on a project site, leading construction projects to successful completion - safely, on time, and on budget. Additionally, you will work with the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager as you guide our engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams in achieving project goals.

To excel in this role, you will need a strong construction background, an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality, and a focus on client engagement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans; project scopes of work; budgets; and schedules.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor invoicing and client billing in coordination with accounting.
• Monitor project costs and field conditions and ensure changes are fully reflected in cost reports.
• Monitor design content and coordinate design revisions for constructability and compliance.
• Coordinate the construction schedule with design, commissioning, and qualification schedule requirements.
• If project risks are identified, work to mitigate those in partnership with senior leadership.
• Lead the established site safety program in your area and monitor performance with CMs and Superintendents on site.
• Interact regularly with the client, listening and ensuring that their needs are met with a focus on the IPS client experience.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients as you develop solutions.

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 the construction of world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in project delivery or a related discipline.
• Experience managing construction for multi-million-dollar projects.
• OSHA 30 or ability to obtain and maintain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Manufacturing / Industrial experience.
• Experience in the construction of pharmaceutical, biotech, and/or life science facilities.
• Piping and civil experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients, team building, and strong work ethic.

Safety

• This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client's location is possible depending on the 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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