Construction Area Coordinator

About the role

Techfirm Engineering is seeking a Construction Area Coordinator to lead decommissioning and construction activities on a major pharmaceutical project in Switzerland, starting November 2026. The role involves coordinating contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise decommissioning and construction activities within the assigned area.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment across construction, engineering, commissioning, validation, and operations.
• Support installation, mechanical completion, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.
• Monitor progress, schedule, resources, and site activities, providing regular updates.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, GMP, and project requirements.
• Facilitate issue resolution and maintain proper documentation and handover of completed activities.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Construction Manager, Area Owner, Construction Supervisor, Construction Coordinator, Project Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, life sciences, or other regulated industries, preferably with brownfield projects, decommissioning, installation, or commissioning.
• Strong background coordinating contractors and multidisciplinary teams; GMP experience is a plus.
• Hands‑on, proactive, well‑organized approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and German and valid Swiss/EU/EFTA work authorization.