Project Manager - Fire Protection

Take on a responsible and practice-oriented project management role in a demanding industrial environment. You will accompany…

Project Manager - Fire Protection

Job description:

Take on a responsible and practice-oriented project management role in a demanding industrial environment. You will accompany the implementation of technical fire protection systems as part of larger investment projects and work closely with engineering teams, external partners, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and successful project execution.

About the customer:

• Location: Visp, Switzerland
• Workload: 100%
• Working model: 100% on-site
• Industry: Pharma / Chemistry / Industrial production

Requirements:

• Participation in the development and implementation of fire protection concepts for investment projects.
• Coordination with architects, engineering partners, fire protection experts, contractors, and internal contact persons.
• Technical support of fire protection systems, including sprinkler, water spray, and dry agent extinguishing systems, as well as fire water networks and fire water retention systems.
• Management of external contractors and suppliers while adhering to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Participation in 3D design reviews as well as coordination of technical solutions with the involved engineering teams.
• Coordination of commissioning, functional tests, integrated system tests, and technical acceptances.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable fire protection regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Review of technical documentation as well as coordination of the handover of completed systems to operations.
• Support of further engineering activities within the CAPEX team as required.

Competences:

• Completed degree in the field of mechanical engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Around 5–10 years of experience in engineering or project management, ideally in the pharma, biotechnology, chemistry, or industrial sectors.
• Sound technical experience in the field of fire protection systems as well as knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, particularly VKF and SES.
• Good knowledge in the assessment of fire risks and the selection of suitable extinguishing technologies.
• Experience in the coordination of contractors, engineering partners, and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Practical experience with commissioning, functional tests, and technical acceptances.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments or cleanrooms is an advantage.
• A VKF certification, especially as a specialist for water-based extinguishing systems VKF, is a great advantage.
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working as well as strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Very good German skills in speaking and writing are mandatory. English skills are an advantage, French skills are a plus.

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