Facilities Construction Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification in construction management services, engineering, or related field
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years)
  • In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience
  • Knowledge of construction principles, contract administration, architectural and engineering disciplines, and ability to read construction drawings
  • Basic understanding of architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building management systems, and familiarity with emerging trends in their application
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, motivated, reliable, and eager to learn new strategies and technologies
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Responsibilities

  • Support the Facilities function for the Middleton Site and manage construction projects of varying scales in a fast-paced technical lab environment
  • Lead projects through completion and occupancy according to specifications and deadlines, ensuring projects stay within the prescribed budget
  • Collaborate closely with consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution, including risk and change management and start-up coordination
  • Oversee multiple simultaneous construction projects in a biotechnology setting
  • Assess facility space impacts during multiple simultaneous construction efforts across a portfolio of projects
  • Define and evaluate project and stakeholder objectives, providing effective solutions to issues which arise in construction
  • Communicate and manage objectives with planners, architects, engineers, and contractors
  • Schedule and lead project review and sign-off meetings, and review construction materials and methods
  • Ensure compliance with internal validation and change control requirements
  • Develop project schedules and maintain all aspects of quality control throughout the project lifecycle
  • Collaborate with Procurement to create RFPs, execute contracts and purchase orders, and review bid information and third party cost estimates for accuracy
  • Manage project budgets, including financial forecasting, change orders, and pay application reviews
  • Build strong working relationships with peers and customers to achieve business objectives
  • Provide daily operational support and perform other duties as needed

Skills

Construction Management
Project Management
Budget Management
Risk Management
Change Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
GMP Compliance
Facilities Management
Biotech Construction
Project Coordination

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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