Project Manager (Fire Protection)

Stellenbeschreibung

* Life Sciences - Project / Program Management * Wallis * Contracting * Teilzeit, 100% * Immediately - 12 October 2027 * Project Management, GMP, cleanroom Location: Visp Contract start date: ASAP Contract end date: 1 October 2027 **Key Responsibilities** * Coordinate with architects, engineering partners, fire protection specialists, project teams, and the site fire brigade. * Lead the technical oversight of fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, deluge systems, dry extinguishing systems, firewater networks, and firewater retention solutions. * Manage contractors and vendors responsible for technical fire protection installations. * Ensure project delivery with respect to cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements. * Participate in 3D design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination to resolve clashes and technical issues. * Oversee commissioning, functional testing, and acceptance activities for fire protection systems. * Participate in integrated system tests together with engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders. * Review, collect, and hand over as-built documentation and ensure smooth transfer of systems to operations and end users. * Support additional engineering activities within the CAPEX team as required. **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. * Fluent German and English * Extensive experience working with fire protection systems and related regulations, standards, and guidelines (e.g., VKF, SES). * Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or industrial manufacturing environments. * Strong understanding of GMP and cleanroom environments is advantageous. * Approximately 5-10 years of engineering, project execution, or operational experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or related industries * VKF certification such as**"Fachperson für Wasserlöschanlagen VKF"** is considered a strong advantage. * Technical expertise in fire protection systems and infrastructure * Knowledge of fire safety codes, regulations, and industry standards. * Strong contractor and stakeholder management capabilities. * Experience with commissioning and integrated testing activities. * Structured and detail-oriented working style. * Ability to work independently in complex, multidisciplinary project environments. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, primarily in German and also in English. * Strong understanding of fire risk assessments and selection criteria for wet versus dry suppression technologies in industrial, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and utility facilities