construction manager vt (process engineering).

This position is designed as a long-term integration opportunity, with the intent to transition into a permanent role after 2–3 years, contingent on performance and team integration.


 

General Information:

• Start Date: ASAP (Latest October 2026)

• Duration: 1 year (extension and permanent transition planned)

• Workplace: Kaiseraugst

• Workload: 100%

• Working Hours: Standard flexible hours (Gleitzeit)
  
  
  
   

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Site Management: Planning, leading, and organizing construction sites, including the coordination of all external contractors and site personnel.

• Quality & Cost Control: Overseeing technical execution in pipeline construction and utility engineering to ensure compliance with quality standards and budget requirements.

• Safety Leadership: Implementing and enforcing site safety protocols according to strict industrial standards to ensure a zero-incident environment.

• Project Lifecycle Support: Providing technical input during the planning phase (materials, manufacturers) and scheduling phase (CC phase).

• Commissioning & Handover: Guiding external firms through commissioning and deficiency rectification, ensuring a clean handover of finished systems to the facility operator.

• Procurement Support: Obtaining and evaluating quotes/offers, reviewing specifications, and assisting in the awarding of contracts to executing companies.

• Documentation: Reporting in coordination with local engineering and reviewing final revision documents/as-built drawings.

• Compliance: Ensuring all work on-site and associated documentation adheres to mandatory GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements.
  
  
  
   

Qualifications:

• Education: Completed vocational training as a Plant/Apparatus Constructor, ideally supplemented with a Master Craftsman (Meister) or Technician certification.

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in the project management of piping installations and utility engineering systems.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of GMP environments and requirements within the life sciences or chemical industry.

• Technical Expertise: Strong background in process engineering (VT), piping classes, and technical standards.

• Safety Certification: Knowledge of construction site and occupational safety (e.g., SiGeKo or Safety Assistant training) is highly desirable.

• Language Skills: Fluent in German (written and spoken) is a must-have; English and/or French skills are considered a distinct advantage.

• IT & Tools: Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office; experience with SAP and process engineering software is preferred.

• Soft Skills: A service-oriented professional with strong assertiveness, the ability to maintain clear boundaries under pressure, and excellent communication skills.
  
  
  
   

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of fire protection, ventilation systems, or building logistics.

• Familiarity with plant automation systems.

• Experience with internal site documentation systems and asset management (e.g., technical locations).