Construction Director

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 seeking a talented Construction Director to join our dedicated team at our office in Frankfurt, Germany.

In this role, you will be responsible for the operations of IPS’s Construction Management organisation. You will focus on the development of staff and the operational performance of the division.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports the EMEA Construction Director and leads Construction Management group activities, including field services, safety & preconstruction.
• Supports the EMEA Construction Director with the establishment of goals and the development of the annual business plan for the Construction Management group.
• Periodically monitors performance versus project goals and implements corrective actions.
• Supports the EMEA Construction Director with the business development functions of the Construction Management group.
• Supports the EMEA Construction Director with the business development and sales efforts of the Construction Management group.
• Protects IPS through the application of prudent risk management techniques.
• Provides day-to-day direction of all Construction Management group operations, including preconstruction, procurement, project management, construction site management, and construction site safety.
• Oversees the development of the Construction Management group contacts and aggressively protects the corporate positions.
• Oversees project execution planning across all Construction Management group projects.
• Assumes day-to-day responsibility for the hiring, training, and development of the Construction Management group staff.
• Works with Construction Managers and Project Executives to resolve project cost, schedule, and quality non-conformances.
• Surveys and monitors construction sites as required to meet other responsibilities.
• Meets with clients as required to meet other responsibilities. Serves as a secondary point of contact for the Project Executive and/or Construction Manager for clients.
• Leads the development of the Construction Management group systems, procedures, and policies.
• Reviews project performance with the Construction Management group staff periodically.
• Directs Construction Management group activities to ensure the achievement of budgeted profits.
• Participates in IPS’ Senior Management Team to develop corporate strategies for Germany
• Coordinates with the General Managers and Operations Directors of other IPS divisions to optimise achievement of overall corporate objectives.
• Evaluates department resource requirements and manages department staff levels to support those requirements.
• Trains project assignees on good Construction management framework techniques and develops the skills of all assigned personnel.
• Supports project/client development process with presentations and related marketing activities.
• Coordinates with the EMEA Construction Director and Operations Directors of other IPS divisions to pursue business opportunities.
• Prepares and supports the EMEA Construction Director in the preparation of Project Delivery proposals.
• Maintains personal competency in relevant professional areas.
• Maintains long-term industry relationships.
• Participates in professional and community associations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 15+ years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline, including time in leadership positions.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in other areas of life sciences, including the construction of pharmaceutical and biotech facilities.

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 of time.
• 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 technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

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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