Senior Construction Lead - Life Science - 300002071248041-3269
- Wood PLC
- Chicago, Illinois
- Full Time
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**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**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.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**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 vari nces.
- 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.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**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
information, please see:
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**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.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**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 vari nces.
- 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.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**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
Job ID: 482345404
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025
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