Construction Manager

Wood is recruiting for a Construction Manager, in our Life Sciences division based in Milan, working on Pharmaceutical and Bio Tech projects across Europe and internationally. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, but requires availability to be assigned on site.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

You will be working for major international clients in the energy market and material market, and you will be part of a team results focused that will provide technical solutions.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Pharmaceutical and Life Science field.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Compensation –details provided at the end of the job advert
• Benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
• 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

Responsibilities

Field safety responsibilities:

• Implementing HSE procedures and standards in compliance with applicable laws, Health and Safety Documentation and Environmental Management Manual
• Communicate project safety requirements to site members and to ensure that all site members receive adequate training and that they are fully aware of safety plan requirements and commit themselves on safety objectives
• Supervising that their personnel respect the applicable HSE procedures, with particular regard to their health and safety care
• Participate actively to all initiatives emphasizing safety and verify that safety organization is properly staffed and assisted by Construction Supervision Team
• Administer personnel relations and safety policies to maintain proper discipline and morale
• Ensuring that toolbox meetings are properly organized and attended by all concerned construction position
• Pushing their staff to verify that supplier work in a safety manner Assess quality of FWI and subcontractors safety and to respond organizing specific training courses to prevent accidents and to enforce safety behaviors
• Coordinating the suppliers' activities to avoid risk due to interferences among them
• Participate in Client's safety audits and incident investigations
• Enforcing the Emergency Procedures, if necessary

Field job responsibilities

• Be the primary contact with the Project Manager for all Project matters raised in field
• Be responsible that the Construction is completed in time, within the established budget and according to safety and quality requirements and to project and contractual documents, and ensure that all contractual obligations are fulfilled in time and to the complete satisfaction of the Client
• Participate actively to all safety initiatives and verify that safety organization is properly staffed and assisted by Construction Supervision Team
• The Construction Manager shall chair and record the Kick-off meeting with each subcontractor and subsequent progress meetings as appropriate
• Ensuring that all Construction Supervisors document in the form of a diary their day to day activities in support of future contractual matters In connection with the Field Project Control Coordinator, review and approve the construction program and ensure that detail construction schedules are prepared for all areas and erection activities In absence of Project Manager in field, discuss with Client all Project changes required and, where necessary, provide all information to Project Manager in order to define estimating cost, contract extras and construction delay. In any case, he will be informed of any matter concerning the Project
• In connection with Project Manager and the Planner, review single progress report and construction overall progress report, budget and field construction activities in order to reach final goal as economically as possible
• In absence of Project Manager in field, he is entitled to issue correspondence to the Client Construction Manager under his signature for subject related to Project matters raised in field Expedite from the Field Project Engineer and from the other people assigned under his control all the information requested for a proper handling of Construction Activities
• Coordinate as necessary with the Field Project Engineer and his staff' on all engineering matters
• Receive and distribute to the Field Project Engineer, under his control, information from the Client Project Manager
• Review project data and coordinate with the HOC Department and with Project Control to develop detailed construction plans and schedules
• Organize start-up of field activities
• Supervise, coordinate and evaluate site supervision staff activities Conduct weekly planning meetings to coordinate the work of Field Staff and ensure availability of documents, materials, manpower, etc Ensure with Subcontractor representatives that their activities are in accordance with the Master Project Schedule
• Review Costs and Progress report formulated by the Field Project Control Coordinator and ensure that the periodical progress report is forwarded to the Project Manager and the Client Construction Manager
• Immediately advise the Project Manager and the Client Construction Manager of any factors adversely affecting the project Through the Office Manager has to be aware of' the local labor laws and/or conditions
• Issue of all the documents to Client Construction Manager which need approval to be able to start work
• Coordinate with Client Construction Manager on matters pertaining to Construction progress, etc.
• Coordinate completion of construction and testing activities with startup group when applicable
• Responsible for getting approval of Client/Project Manager before start modification of scope of work
• Responsible to request Field Change before any change of' scope can be started
• Responsible to manage any extra work out of contract or for modification, according to the Subcontracting Department procedure
• Ensure through the involved department that accurate records are maintained in order that the case history of the job can be completed
• Identify possible Non Conformities according to the Quality Assurance System Procedure both for System and on Contract
• Suggest corrective actions according to the Quality Assurance System Procedure both for System and on Contract
• When delegated as QA Correspondent for Field Construction activities of the project, carry out the management of the following Quality Assurance documentation:
• Non-Conformity and Corrective Actions according to WI-CON 001.
• Register of QF and Corrective Actions.
• Register of Project Construction Field Documents Reviewed
• Monitor that the activities/documentation related to Test and Turnover Packages are properly and timely executed/prepared by the assigned personnel

Qualifications

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.

Qualifications:

• BSc in engineering or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
• High level of field construction experience, typically gained through a minimum of 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant industry
• Proven experience in the management of office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to manage construction and commissioning personnel covering professional trade and direct sub contractors.
• Demonstrates ability to develop long and short term service relationships that are cost

Personal attributes:

• Outstanding team leader demonstrating focus, enthusiasm, sensitivity, mentoring and coaching qualities
• Demonstrates effective delegation and team development with a focus on productivity and project integration
• Demonstrates the ability to manage uncertainty to achieve a balance in the competing demands of the business
• Demonstrates sound, fact-based decision making, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and contractors to help teams achieve goals
• Able to understand changing trends and developments within Industrial Relations and communicates their impact to the business challenge others to ensure project delivery aligned with the contract organization and Wood policies and procedures

Compensation and compliance

Contract & Classification

• Contract type: Permanent
• Job Classification level: Dirigente, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNL

Compensation

• Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 95,000, paid in 13 instalments
• The compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefits
• Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process
• This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.

Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:

• Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;
• Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;
• Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;
• Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;
• Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process

Compliance Statement

• Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96/2026
• Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicable
• Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principles

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Diversity Statement

We 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 30586
• Job Category Construction & Commissioning Delivery