Senior Construction Manager at Novo Nordisk Engineering Kalundborg

What do we do at NNE?

We are experts in end-to-end pharma engineering, and we design and build pharma facilities that are essential for millions of patients all over the world. Our success is built on our relationships, both with our colleagues and our customers. If you are passionate about working for a noble cause on projects shaping the future of sustainable and intelligent pharma facilities, NNE is the place to be.

About the role

Join our Project Management area, a team of approximately 450 highly skilled project employees. Your daily work will primarily take place in Kalundborg, and your base will be at our home zone in Kalundborg.

As Senior Construction Manager you are motivated to create impact. Your mission is to ensure a safe construction and commissioning site that deliver results, on-time and within budget.

Whether you feel empowered by the complexity of the project, our culture of empowerment and flexible working conditions, or the noble cause that binds us together – you share the passion with our team in NNE. And if so, please keep reading!

LocationKalundborg DepartmentSite Construction ManagementExperience 10+ yearsEmployment Type Full TimeHow you might spend your days
On a typical day, your main responsibilities will be:

• Safety and Compliance: You’ll diligently adhere to health, safety, and environmental guidelines across all sites. Your focus will be on safeguarding the well-being of employees and maintaining occupational safety standards.
• Construction management: You are responsible for the management of cross disciplinary construction planning and plan of construction, technical and process contractors in according to customer requirements and expectations. weekly coordination meetings with key stakeholders – Work Package Owner (WPO) contractors, client etc.
• Integration and Strategy: You’ll seamlessly integrate the safety role into site operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, you’ll align your actions with NNE’s overall strategy in the Construction/Commissioning areas.
• Resource Management: Responsible for site management, construction planning, and resource allocation, as you’ll optimize time and economy according to customer expectations. Collaborate with Line and Project Management to prioritize key resources effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Leverage your advanced stakeholder management skills to build strong customer relationships at the local site or business entity. Assist customers in understanding project deliverables and resource requirements.
• Quality and Compliance: Uphold NNE’s quality system for site construction management, standards, and methods. Our Model serves as the foundation for execution, ensuring consistent excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Development: Organize site management teams for maximum utilization. Provide valuable feedback and foster the growth of team members.
• Coordination and Strategy: Work closely with competent construction and commissioning managers to coordinate project activities. Develop robust commissioning strategies alongside the commissioning manager

Who you are

We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy, is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you lead through:

• Leadership Excellence: With a solid background in leadership, you’ve successfully navigated similar positions and collaborated seamlessly with project teams. Your ability to inspire and develop highly skilled people is profound.
• Discipline Enhancement: You thrive on advancing the site management discipline. By fostering growth and continuous improvement, you elevate project execution to new heights.
• Governance Implementation: Your experience extends to implementing effective project governance structures. You understand the importance of streamlined processes and compliance.
• Customer and stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with all stakeholders, customers, Project & Construction managers and key team members, you build strong relationships. Your stakeholder management skills ensure seamless coordination at the local site.
• Resource Understanding: You assist both Project Directors and line Managers in grasping project deliverables and resource requirements. Your insights drive successful outcomes.
• Strategic Team Building: Setting the stage for success, you identify the right people and expertise ahead of time. Your functional and flexible project organization ensures optimal performance.

The miles you’ve walked
In all positions there are some things that are needed, and others a bonus. We believe these qualifications are needed for you to do well in this role:

• Relevant M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 10 years of experience in Site and Construction management, primarily in large process projects. Preferable from pharma & biotech industries
• 10 years of experience in project cost monitoring, performance control and proactive risk management
• Perhaps you have a recognized management/leadership education
• Proven track record being overall responsible for large complex projects with teams of up to 10 FTE throughout all project phases from inception to hand over
• Fluent in Danish and English, both spoken and written

If you do not check all the boxes, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role.

Why choose NNE?

We provide a range of perks and benefits tailored to enhance your overall experience. Some highlights include:

• Vibrant and project-based work environment
• Collaboration and innovation-based culture
• True empowerment and flexible working conditions

Unleash your potential

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more. We are the epitome of a people business and, as such, we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We do not expect you to know it all, and we recognize that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program, and in-house talent programs designed to keep our biggest asset – you - developed for the long-run.

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is August 15, 2024 – or until the right candidates is found.

Questions before applying? Please contact Senior Manager of Site Construction Management Søren Ulslev on +45 3191 8686.

At NNE, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a photo in your CV.

Please note we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.

We will invite to interviews on a running basis.

To learn more about us visit www.NNE.com