Regional Lead, Construction and Jobsite Safety Job at Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH (Swiftwater)

Job Description

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. The Regional Lead,Construction & Jobsite Safety for project execution will be a lead for Construction Management & Safety in the Americas region as part of our Global Engineering, Project Delivery Team, responsible for delivering capital projects from design through contract development, execution, and handover to commissioning and qualification. This role will also be accountable for implementing and maintaining construction safety strategies aligned with Sanofi’s Construction Safety Global Minimum Requirements (GMRs), and to coordinate at a strategic level with the Global Head of Construction Safety.

Job Responsibility

Lead the Construction Management & Constriction Safety function across the Americas, overseeing applicable project delivery workstreams from design through execution and handover
Develop and implement construction strategies, delivery models, and resource plans to support capital projects of varying scale and complexity
Manage a team of construction professionals and site leads (internal and external), fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment with project goals
Oversee contract administration and execution, including contractor selection, negotiation, and performance management
Ensure construction activities are executed in compliance with Sanofi’s Global Minimum Safety Requirements and local regulations
Develop and implement site-specific safety strategies and resourcing plans to support safe project execution
Provide technical oversight and guidance on construction sequencing and installation across all disciplines (MEP, Civil, Structural, Architectural)
Collaborate with Project Managers & E2E Leads, Engineering staff, HSE, Commissioning & Qualification, MMR, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project integration
Support Project Managers, governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across the Americas region
Contribute to global networks, share lessons learned, and participate in strategic initiatives as required
Travel within the Americas region to oversee project execution and team development
Considering the broad range of expertise, this resource should be able to pivot to directly support Project Management, Utilities, and Maintenance teams as directed and/or required

Requirements

Minimum B.S., Engineering or Industry related field, with experience relevant to biologicals and/or vaccines manufacturing, or with appropriate supplemental industrial experience
5+ years of experience in construction management and/or project management with phases involving heavy construction within regulated industries (biotech, pharma, healthcare, oil & gas, or manufacturing)
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams and managing large-scale capital projects
Strong knowledge of construction delivery models, contract administration, and safety compliance
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into execution plans
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions oriented
Committed to continuous improvement and innovation

Nice to have

Professional certifications such as PMP, or PE
10+ years of experience in construction management and/or project management with phases involving heavy construction within regulated industries (biotech, pharma, healthcare, oil & gas, or manufacturing)
Certified Construction Manager or Safety Professional
Experience with cGMP environments and cleanroom construction
Familiarity with commissioning and qualification processes
Experience implementing safety programs across multiple sites or regions

What we offer

wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs
at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

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