Job Description

European Life Sciences Core Market Construction Leader

Objective

We plan to establish a dedicated Construction Life Sciences Core Market (LSCM) vertical business segment within the European region, specifically focused on the growth of the Life Science markets within Germany and Switzerland. We are seeking a candidate to supplement and collaborate with the existing local team, and who will aspire to and ultimately transition into the longer-term role of European Life Science Core Market (LSCM) Construction leader.

The candidate should have approximately 15 years’ Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) experience in the construction industry, with a focus on the global Life Sciences market, and a broad understanding of the range of delivery means and methods utilized in each region. Experience should include projects ranging from small cap to $250M+ in total installed cost.

Candidate should exhibit strong people skills suitable for attracting and retaining personnel, as well as developing and maintaining strong client relationships. One could come from peer EPC organizations, industry suppliers or clients, but must have direct construction experience.  

Roles and Responsibilities

In this position one will engage with regional and global core market leadership, as well as the international business unit leadership, including both Europe and Asia Pacific. Additionally, they will serve as European point of contact for multi-national clients who are expecting a “one DPR” project delivery execution approach across various project throughout their global portfolio and will be responsible for the growth, development and sharing of resources across the platform. Being local to the DACH region and proficient in either/or speaking both German and Swiss is preferable.

Get Work

Work with BU, Regional and Core Market Leaders to identify core market customers & projects we should pursue and create strategies for within Germany and Switzerland. Maintain awareness of all core market-related pursuits and ensure they have what they need to be successful including lessons learned data. Participate in pursuits, RFP responses and presentations. Communicate initiatives from the Global Core Market that will further differentiate DPR and build our competitive advantages. Provide updates to DPR's understanding of emerging trends in the region and core market. Work with core market marketing to support core market marketing strategy. Ensure sales & marketing materials remain current & of high quality. Participate in LS organizations, events and networking opportunities (i.e. ISPE).

Do Work

Engage at a project-level, as required, by diving in and providing support and direction to ensure customer satisfaction and project performance. Stay close to projects to keep skills sharp and relevant. Develop a methodology for continuously capturing core-market specific lessons learned & getting those lessons back out to all projects. Drive the utilization of new construction technology, modular, and pre-fab approaches to ensure we are being innovative (as well as the rest of innovation tools and the FOC) Engage during preconstruction to ensure consistency in approach and Subject Matter Expertise with respect to buyout of LS specific trade packages. Have an operations role on specific projects and stay accountable to the project team for performance of that role.

Take care of people

Stay connected to all LS SMEs, involve them in core market activities, ensure their development, & contribute to their annual performance appraisals. Find ways to keep employees informed and excited about what’s going on within the core market (presentations, trainings, email updates, Town Halls, celebrations, etc.). Work with BUL's and Regional Leaders to determine short and long-term core market talent needs across DPR, whether to staff projects in flight or in the future. Engage with the talent team in the identification, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of core market team members. Develop and grow our talent pool through coaching, training and championing DPR culture and core values. Be a pillar of the workplace and create a professional environment that is both enjoyable and exciting

DPR has been nationally recognized for its strong company culture, based on a well-defined purpose “We Exist to Build Great Things,” and four core values: integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and ever forward. A flat, title-less organization that empowers people at all levels to make decisions, DPR ranked on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for five consecutive years. For more information, visit http://www.dpr.com.