Construction Manager | CAPEX Site Coordination · HSE Field Governance | Pharma & Biotech GMP (Mission 12 months)

The company seeks a Senior Construction Manager for a 12-month onsite contract in Vaud, CH. The role focuses on CAPEX site coordination, HSE field governance, and GMP compliance within the Pharma & Biotech sectors.

This hands-on position places the candidate at the center of an active industrial site, serving as the operational guarantor for site safety and translating HSE requirements into concrete field actions. The Construction Manager acts as the primary field interlocutor, reporting progress, risks, and technical difficulties directly to Project Managers and Engineering Leads.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities on site, including external providers and contractors.
• Guarantee operational safety on site: HSE documentation, lifting plans, risk analyses (JSA), preparation of safety plans.
• Ensure daily opening and end-of-day closure of work permits for each subcontractor.
• Conduct regular field walkdowns / Gemba, verify works compliance, and resolve issues quickly.
• Manage interfaces and co-activity between trades (civil, mechanical, electrical) to avoid conflicts.
• Track physical progress, productivity and site costs, and produce clear, regular reports for the Project Leaders.
• Participate in incident / near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up of corrective actions.

Requirements

• Significant proven experience in construction / site management in industry (pharma, chemical, biotech or comparable sectors).
• Technical background (civil, mechanical or industrial engineering) with solid works coordination skills.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE on site — able to guarantee safety standards, without being a dedicated HSE specialist.
• Command of Microsoft Office and ability to produce clear, regular reports.
• French and English bilingual, written and spoken.
• Availability for 100% on-site presence in canton de Vaud.

Nice to have

• Safety training and/or proven field experience in HSE.
• Experience on GMP / regulated pharmaceutical or biotech construction sites.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and external contractors on large CAPEX projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different stakeholders.