Wood PLC

Senior Construction Lead - Life Science

LocationChicago, IL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Construction Lead to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is onsite.


#LI-Onsite


The Role

Wood is currently seeking a highly skilled Construction Lead to join our Life Sciences team. The role will be based out of our Midwest USA office. The Construction Lead will provide technical direction and leadership to construction team members. The role will be accountable to Project Delivery Lead for project delivery of capital assets consistent with overall project objectives & business case.


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 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.


Typical responsibilities

Representative for Construction on required project teams, and other strategic teams as applicable
Manage the delivery of construction of the Facility, Utilities and Equipment assets and support of assets through startup and commissioning
Collaborate with Project Delivery teams and sub-teams for execution of project
Contribute to a safe construction environment throughout the project and model expected team behaviors
Take ownership of EHS through emphasis on EHS by Design and Principles of Prevention
Take ownership of quality in Construction area, with emphasis on "Right First Time"
Create and deliver project file to the project document management solution
Define the resource requirements necessary for successful execution of construction scope
Contribute to routine communication of project status for respective areas (progress, budget, schedule, risk)
Deliver facility and systems as "CQV ready"
Provide direction and decision authority to external CM partners for construction planning and execution as well as system testing through completion of Startup & Debug
Provide direction to system owners in receipt of procured equipment at site and for Care, Custody & Control during Construction Phase and subsequent transfer to Operations following completion of CQV
Ensure Construction Team compliance to relevant Engineering Design Standards and approve any proposed variances.
Collaborate with Design Lead and Execution Systems Lead to ensure delivery of Construction activities meet Detailed Design requirements
Deliver a construction safety program that ensures safety for all CSL and partner employees over the construction lifecycle
Deliver facility and systems as "CQV ready"
Define functional content within RFPs to ensure accurate procurement of goods and services
Define and approve bidder list for Construction-related goods and services
Review bids and select partners for Construction-related goods and services

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.


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:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent combination of construction supervision, qualifications, and experience
Field construction experience, minimum of 15 years of experience in a relevant industry
Experience managing Life Sciences projects greater than $750M
Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
Display both good judgment and leadership qualities
Ability to work with timelines/targets
Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required
Excellent interpersonal organizational, communication and team building skills
Role model for Wood’s values & behaviors

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com


Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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