Construction Manager (Pharma)

Overview

Oversee safe, GMP‑compliant construction of pharma site expansion and fit‑out.

Key Responsibilities

• client liaison
• safety management
• progress reporting
• gmp compliance
• handover docs
• construction coordination

Tasks

We are seeking a Construction Manager (Client Side) who will play a critical role in the successful delivery of a pharmaceutical site expansion and fit-out project. This role will ensure that all construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP, local regulations, and company standards. The Construction Manager will interface with client stakeholders, and contractor organisations to ensure all works are delivered to scope, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. -Support handover to local site operations, including facilitating signoff by the client representatives. -Promote a strong safety culture on site, ensuring adherence to all EHS requirements and company policies. -Act as the primary on-site client representative, ensuring alignment between contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. -Foster strong relationships with design consultants, contractors, and the client project team. -Lead or participate in weekly progress and coordination meetings, escalating issues as required. -Ensure construction works meet GMP, building regulations, and internal quality standards. -Provide regular progress reports covering safety, quality, schedule, risk, and cost. -Review incident reports, conduct site safety walks, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly. -Work collaboratively with the SHE team, Facilities, and Operations to minimize disruption to ongoing pharmaceutical production. -Support validation and engineering teams with handover readiness documentation.

Requirements

• gmp
• 10+ years
• construction degree
• ms project
• sharepoint
• stakeholder mgmt

What You Bring

-Proven experience delivering fit-out and infrastructure upgrade projects within a live GMP environment. -10+ years’ experience in construction management, preferably on pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sites. -Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline. -Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, MSProject and SharePoint -Strong working knowledge of GMP, EHS legislation, and construction best practices. -Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

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About Tandem Project Management Ltd.

-Founded in the heart of Ireland, Tandem Project Management Ltd. has grown into a key player in delivering high-quality project management solutions across multiple industries. -The company has a proven track record of success in managing large-scale, complex projects, consistently delivering on time and within budget. -Specialising in sectors like industrial, commercial, residential, and transport, Tandem brings expertise to projects ranging from urban developments to large infrastructure projects. -Tandem Project Management Ltd. thrives in challenging environments, with a deep understanding of project intricacies and client requirements. -Their approach is rooted in collaboration, working closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects meet all expectations and deliver lasting value. -The firm is known for its hands-on, proactive management style, providing solutions at every stage of the project lifecycle. -With a focus on maintaining robust relationships, Tandem is dedicated to fostering trust and long-term partnerships with clients.

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