Construction And Facilities Manager

Experiencing together a unique human adventure

Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution.

Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Construction and Facilities Manager

Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Construction and Facilities Manager for our Maintenance Team. The Construction & Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the construction activities, ensuring building maintenance and supporting utilities maintenance.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree or at least 10 years of construction management and Facilities / Utilities maintenance experience. Along with 5 to 10 years of experience in construction management and Facilities / Utilities maintenance.

This exciting position will work in Bridgeton, MO. It comes with an excellent benefits package including generous time off including 13 Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick time. 401k + match, life, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and more!

Responsibilities

Area of responsibility 1: [Construction Projects Management].

Main activities

Plans, coordinates, budgets and supervises assigned construction projects including new construction projects, facility modification and remodeling projects

Works with project teams to create and maintain project schedules, construction plans, budgets and specifications

Coordinates and directs project workers and subcontractors/consultants

Reviews work and project progress on a daily basis

Estimates cost of projects, establishes contracts and specifications for labor materials, and equipment for construction projects, and secures bids from contractors, coordinate room and equipment availability for contractors

Support vendor selection : Scope of work, 3 bid process, qualified contractors, RFQ, RFI

Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning changes in contract documents and ensures that authorized changes are implemented, in accordance with federal, state, and local building code

Designs and implements work in compliance with all safety, site cleanliness, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP's)

Assure the implantation of Site Specific Risk Safety plans with all trade partners

Working knowledge of cGMP facility construction, remodelling, electrical, HVAC, compressed air mechanical and plumbing for facilities

Ensures quality construction standards and use of proper construction techniques

Facilitates project meetings and ensures communication on project status at each stage

Troubleshoots technical, architectural and engineering issues

Expected results:

Ensuring the management of construction activities, ensuring building maintenance and supporting utilities maintenance is performed in a cost effective and timely manner.

Area of responsibility 2: [Utilities maintenance]

Main activities

Supports routine maintenance tasks including: HVAC, USP Purified water generation systems, electrical, hot / cold / chilled water, plumbing repairs, compressed air

Ensures timely closure of assigned quality actions such as Audit Actions, CAPA's, and implements corrective/preventive actions

Initiates and controls lifecycle maintenance programs for a variety of utilities

Supports proper performance and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems within the building to ensure efficient operation

Manages the Facility Management System

Expected results: Defined programs and GMP compliance as demonstrated through internal assessments and external audits/inspections.

Area of responsibility 3: [Building & Facilities management].

Main activities

Supervises contractors for facilities related issues

Supports routine maintenance tasks including: painting, office furniture installation, general building repairs, cleaning, building exteriors and other as assigned

Executes routine inspections of the facilities to ensure all safety and functionality aspects are in line with company expectations

Expected results: Ensuring the management of construction activities, ensuring building maintenance and supporting utilities maintenance is performed in a cost effective and timely manner.

Area of responsibility 4: [Engineering support to Capital projects]

Main activities

Support conceptual and detailed design, procurement, installation, qualification of new equipment, building space allocation and layout, and facility expansion as needed

Works with Operations and various departments on remodels, capital replacements and program rollouts requiring equipment and/or contractor services.

Conducts preliminary surveys and prepares schematic, preliminary and work drawings for the construction and maintenance of new or remodeled facilities

Expected results: Ensuring the management of construction activities, ensuring building maintenance and supporting utilities maintenance is performed in a cost effective and timely manner.

Requirements (Diploma and experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or at least 10 years of construction management and Facilities / Utilities maintenance experience
• 5-10 years of experience in construction management and Facilities / Utilities maintenance

Skills:

Construction management experience

Facilities & Utilities maintenance management

Virbac provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension.

Joining Virbac means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success.

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