PM Group are looking for a Construction Manager to work on a Pharma project. Based near Geel, Belgium.
Responsibilities
- Direct overall construction activities for pharmaceutical laboratory and office retrofit project, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget parameters
- Lead multidisciplinary construction teams including mechanical, electrical, CSA package leads, and coordinate with safety, contracts, and commissioning personnel
- Ensure all construction activities comply with pharmaceutical industry standards, GMP requirements, and applicable building codes for laboratory environments
- Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, coordinate sequencing of retrofit activities to minimize disruption to ongoing operations
- Implement quality control procedures specific to pharma construction, oversee inspections, and ensure work meets design specifications and industry standards
- Interface with client representatives, designers, regulatory inspectors, and facility ops teams throughout project execution
- Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Provide regular project updates to senior management and clients, including schedule status, budget performance, and issue resolution
Qualifications
- Minimum 10-12 years construction management experience with 5+ years in pharma, biotech, or regulated industry projects
- Understanding of pharma facility requirements, clean room construction, and laboratory infrastructure systems
- Demonstrated experience managing large projects with multiple trades and complex scheduling requirements
- Knowledge of GMP construction practices, inspection processes, and pharma facility design standards
- Strong leadership and team management skills with ability to coordinate diverse stakeholder groups
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities for complex construction challenges in regulated environments
- Effective communication skills for client interaction and regulatory interface
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget in challenging operational settings
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Relevant work experience in Pharma or EPC / EPCM Projects
- Right to work in Europe
- Fluent Dutch Desireable
Why PM Group?
As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our business strategy.
D&I
Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.
PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.
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