Automation/Controls Package Manager

We have a requirement for a Automation/Controls Package Manager for a large Pharmaceutical Construction project in the Netherlands.

Who we are

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,600+ people. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners

We are a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US. We have a multi-discipline team of over 3,600 people and we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and food and beverage sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are continually looking for experienced professionals to join our team.

Safety

• First Priority is the Safety & Health of all persons working on or visiting the site.
• Support the Construction Manager.
• Actively promote compliance with the Construction Safety & Health Plan and Environmental Management plans.
• Interact with and coach the workforce in the application of best safety practices.
• Complete SOR’s and SPA audits each week.
• Participate in the weekly safety audits as required.
• Participate in the weekly safety meeting.
• In conjunction with the Construction Superintendent and EHS team, review contractors’ method statements, SPAs, permit applications and provide feedback to ensure all risks have been assessed and appropriate control measures put in place to execute the works safely.
• Participate in weekly Safety/Co-ordination meetings.
• Ensure work is coordinate with the commissioning team during the turnover phase.

Scope

• Be fully familiar with the contract scope, technical documentation package, contract price details and fabrication/supply/construction programme.

Coordination

• Monitor the day-to-day site activities of the Contractors, to ensure they complete their contracts in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost and documentation.
• Be fully informed on planned activities, work methods and resources.
• Run and minute the contractor weekly meeting.
• Review and reply where necessary to contractor weekly reports.
• Participate in 4-week look-ahead meeting and ensure contractors planned work is fully communicate and coordinated with others.
• Work closely with other CMT personnel to ensure that interfaces between contractors (co-activity) are well coordinated and that all stakeholders are fully informed.
• Participate in morning planning meeting at workface (‘Whiteboard meetings’).
• Participate in weekly Coordination Meetings.

Quality

• Monitor the implementation of the Contractors’ Quality plan
• Carry out daily inspections of the works to ensure the required standards are achieved
• Witness any tests or inspections required under the Inspection and Test Plan.
• Keep the CM & QA/QC manager informed on all quality matters
• Advise QA/QC manager of any potential deviations from the IFC documentation and ensures that only approved changes are implemented.
• Track and review all contractors’ technical RFI’s, submittals, purchases etc and refer to QA/QC manager or Field Engineering team for input / resolution / approvals.
• Ensure First of Kind (FOK) register is in place and the FOK are approved.
• Ensure Sample List is in place and all required samples are approved.
• Liaise with Construction Superintendent and material Controller.
• In conjunction with the QA/QC/Turnover Manager, review and approve test packs
• Provide information to the database controller so that status reports are up-to-date and accurate.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch-list management, construction close-out and turnover of systems to client and/or the C&Q team.
• Review contractors' red-line mark-ups for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain all documentation Project filing requirements.
• Ensure construction IFC’s are Red-Lined showing progress achieved and accuracy of installation.
• Expedite the close out of punchlists.

Commercial

• Be familiar with the contents of the contract, pricing agreement and scope of work.
• Advise Construction Superintendent and Contracts Manager in relation to any field variations, scope changes or potential additional costs.
• Ensure that any correspondence received from contractors which may have a contractual significance (e.g. cost, quality, schedule) is copied to the Construction Manager, Area Owner and Contracts Manager.
• Review any claims, extra costs against the contract scope and advise the contract administrator for the package.
• Track the contractor resource loading, sequence of working, coordination plan to determine if the contract is working efficiently on the contract and provide feedback to the contract administrator.
• On larger projects, a discipline supervisor may be employed to fulfil some of these roles primarily to carry out the field work. In such cases, there needs to be a clear allocation of the roles but the Package Owner will have the overall responsibility for the package.

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
• Additional Professional Qualifications in Engineering or Construction/Project Management desirable
• Experience in Digital Project Delivery desirable
• At least 10 years' experience in the management of large-scale construction projects and multi-disciplinary construction teams.
• Experience in Construction delivery within specialised industrial sectors including, for example, Life Sciences, Food, Mission Critical & Data-Centres, etc.
• Experience in the promoting and ensuring exemplary standards of health and safety on large-scale construction projects
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Please visit our website to read more in our Corporate Responsibility Health, Safety & Wellbeing Report 2022.

D&I

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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