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Wood is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Onsite.

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The Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects within a large-scale Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) program at a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing site. This position plays a critical role in the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of multiple concurrent construction projects, ranging from $100K-$10M, across GMP and non-GMP facility areas. The ideal candidate brings deep field leadership experience, strong multi-project coordination capabilities, and proven success managing construction activities in regulated Biopharma / Life Sciences environments.

Our Clients and Projects  

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Life Sciences sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession. 

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected: 

• 10+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple concurrent small capital projects ($100K-$10M).
• Experience managing construction activities within Biopharma, Life Sciences, or other regulated industrial facilities (strongly preferred).
• Proven capability supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines.
• Experience managing internal construction teams, including superintendents, EHS, and support staff.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced EPCM environment supporting 10+ active projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, project schedules, design specifications, and other construction documents.
• High accountability, consistent punctuality, and reliable daily onsite presence.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Proficient with Procore or other similar construction management software.
• Experience working within an EPCM program structure.
• Strong understanding of construction in cGMP environments, process systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Hoylu, and/or other similar construction management and scheduling tools.

Typical responsibilities:

Construction & Field Management

• Lead day-to-day construction oversight for an active portfolio of small-to-mid-scale capital projects across the site.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction trades, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements.
• Manage internal construction staff including superintendents, EHS, field engineers, and trade support.
• Ensure field activities comply with site safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (cGMP where applicable).
• Maintain strong daily presence in the field and ensure punctual, reliable onsite support.

Multi-Project Oversight & Coordination

• Oversee construction execution for 10+ concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules and constraints.
• Collaborate closely with onsite Program Manager, Project Managers, program Scheduler, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls to maintain synchronized execution.
• Support construction readiness reviews, design constructability assessments, and early-stage field input during planning.
• Review and validate contractor scopes, manpower loading, and sequencing to support predictable project outcomes.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Lead coordination with general contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure safe and efficient site logistics.
• Resolve field conflicts quickly through proactive communication and issue escalation as needed.
• Represent Construction Management in project meetings, design reviews, safety walkthroughs, and commissioning planning sessions.
• Ensure that contractors meet expectations for productivity, documentation, RFIs, permitting, inspections, and compliance deliverables.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture in collaboration with the EHS Manager and program leadership.
• Ensure all site work follows applicable SOPs, quality standards, and client-specific construction governance.
• Support and participate in field audits, quality inspections, and readiness checklists.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily field logs, progress tracking, and issue documentation.
• Provide regular updates to the onsite Project Managers and Program Manager on project status, risks, and resource needs.
• Support change identification and documentation in coordination with Project Controls.