Construction Project Manager (Contaminated Sites) 80-100% (m/f/d)

About the job

If necessary, eligible candidates and their families will be supported with relocation.

Become part of Lonza as a Construction Project Manager 80-100% (m/f/d) and take on a key role in one of the most demanding contaminated site remediation projects in Switzerland. You will be responsible for the construction implementation of the Gamsenried landfill remediation project, including a diaphragm wall with an investment volume in the triple-digit million range. In a complex environment with numerous stakeholders, limited space, and the highest safety requirements, you will drive innovative solutions and make a sustainable contribution to the environment and infrastructure.

What we offer you:

• An agile career and a dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programmes that recognise high performance
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous benefits in the areas of lifestyle, family, and leisure. The full list of our global benefits can be found at: Benefits - Visp

Your tasks:

• Responsibility for the professional, economical, and timely implementation of construction measures
• Coordination, control, and supervision of external planning offices, specialist planners, construction companies, and other project partners.
• Ensuring compliance with deadlines, costs, quality standards, and contractual requirements during all project phases.
• Ensuring that all construction and infrastructure measures comply with the current state of the art and are implemented in accordance with contracts.
• Co-responsibility for the implementation and compliance with the construction site safety concept in close cooperation with project management, safety officers, and site management.
• Supporting stakeholder management as well as communication and coordination with authorities, residents, infrastructure operators, and other stakeholders.
• Participation in tenders, the preparation of work and general contractor contracts, the evaluation of offers, and awarding processes in cooperation with purchasing, legal department, and external partners.
• Ongoing documentation, reporting, and tracking of project progress including cost, schedule, and risk management.

Your profile:

• Completed studies (Bachelor or Master) in civil engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Extensive professional experience in managing and implementing construction, infrastructure, or civil engineering projects.
• Several years of experience in contaminated site remediation, environmental construction, or landfill construction desirable
• Solid knowledge of project management, including budget, schedule, and cost control.
• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience in coordinating interdisciplinary project teams as well as external planners, contractors, and authorities.
• Good knowledge of contract management as well as ensuring quality, safety, and technical standards in construction projects.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills as well as an independent and results-oriented working style.

About Lonza:

At Lonza, our employees are our greatest strength. At over 30 locations on five continents, our globally connected teams work together daily to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values: collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion, and integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. The ideas of every individual, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and we want you to be part of that.

Innovation thrives when people from diverse backgrounds bring their unique perspectives. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are ready to turn our customers’ groundbreaking ideas into practical therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now