Head of Site Engineering

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Building Handover and Operation: Oversee proper handover of the new building and technical systems from the project phase, as well as set up and manage routine operations.

• Technical Systems Management: Responsible for building services, electrical, and process engineering systems and manage automation systems (e.g., PMS, BMS) as well as fire protection safety equipment (e.g., smoke detection, sprinklers).

• Financial and Budgetary Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and manage technical operations including budgetary aspects, managing OPEX and CAPEX expenditures.

• Building and Infrastructure Maintenance: Planned and emergency maintenance of buildings and infrastructure in operational state.Prosecute routine work orders, including large laboratory equipment maintenance.

• Preventive Maintenance and Sustainability: Develop and run preventive maintenance and calibration programs.Manage facility life cycles to ensure business continuity and meet sustainability requirements.

• Site Management and Leadership: Oversee daily operations and maintenance for the Vienna R&D site.Lead and develop a team of technical operations professionals, including outsourced IFM programs.

• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Manage third-party vendors for site services, including contracting and service agreements.Administer capital improvement plans with stakeholder collaboration to support site goals.

• Compliance and Crisis Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory, SOPs, Standards, and EHS requirements.Participate in the Crisis Management program and act as Incident Commander during crises.

• Technical Documentation and Authority Liaison: Responsible for technical documentation of systems and building.Support engagements with authorities and manage corresponding documentation requirements.

Education & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, with15 + years of experience in a similar leadership role; whereas at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry in engineering or manufacturing operations

• Comprehensive knowledge of building services, electrical engineering,process engineering systems within life sciences or scientific research. Experience with BMS, PMS and CMMS systems

• Proven skills in leading and developing technical teams. Strong vendor management skills and expertise in contract negotiation. Budgetary experience in managing site expenditures. 

• Profound knowledge of design and construction project management principles and proventrack record in managing technical projects in time, in budget and in quality.

• Proficiency in managing and planning maintenance tasks for buildings and infrastructure.Know How in CAD programs or similar systems.Strong continuous improvement and problem-solving skills (e.g. Lean, DMAIC). Resilience in case of emergency to ensure professional crisis management. 

• Knowledge of regulations, industry standards, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements within R&D settings

• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, senior leadership and authorities. Fluency inboth verbal and written German and English.