Project Manager – Fire Protection Systems (CAPEX) (7129)

CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed. Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a: Project Manager – Fire Protection 1-year contract; office-based, Canton Valais Key Responsibilities: Support the definition and implementation of fire protection concepts and requirements for capital projectsCoordinate with architects, engineering partners, fire protection specialists, project teams, and the site fire brigadeLead the technical oversight of fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, deluge systems, dry extinguishing systems, firewater networks, and firewater retention solutionsManage contractors and vendors responsible for technical fire protection installationsEnsure project delivery in line with costs, timelines, quality standards, and compliance requirementsParticipate in 3D design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination to resolve clashes and technical issuesOversee commissioning, functional testing, and acceptance activities for fire protection systemsParticipate in integrated system testsReview, collect, and hand over as-built documentation and ensure smooth transfer of systems to operations and end usersSupport additional engineering activities within the CAPEX team as required Your profile: Relevant Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship requiredBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering disciplineGerman: Business Fluent (required); English: Basic to intermediate proficiency preferred; French: Nice to haveVKF certification such as"Fachperson für Wasserlöschanlagen VKF" is considered a strong advantageExtensive experience working with fire protection systems and related regulations, standards, and guidelines (e.g., VKF, SES) and knowledge of fire safety codes, regulations, and industry standardsStrong understanding of fire risk assessments and selection criteria for wet versus dry suppression technologies in industrial, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and utility facilitiesExperience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or industrial manufacturing environmentsApproximately 5-10 years of engineering, project execution, or operational experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or related industries (GMP/cleanrooms preferable)Experience with commissioning and integrated testing activities #J-18808-Ljbffr