Program Operations Lead

GerTEK is an engineering consultancy company specialising in project management, talent solutions and commissioning qualification and validation services. We partner with many of the world’s largest life science & technology companies who entrust in us to deliver their most strategic and important projects.

We are seeking a Program Engagement Lead (PEL) for Construction, Commissioning & Quality team

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with Quality and Commissioning (QCx) Program Managers to identify the optimal time for launching Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for commissioning and quality services using the Build Planning tool.
- Gather and incorporate necessary information into Commissioning Agent (CxA) services and QA Services RFP documents to ensure comprehensive coverage of project needs.
- Launch RFPs to selected CxA and/or QA service providers, review and analyze the proposals received, and provide detailed recommendations to Data Centre Services (DCS).
- Support the Statement of Work (SOW) process to ensure timely onboarding of CxA/QA service providers, aiming for CxA onboarding at 65% design completion.
- Ensure CxA/QA onboarding by coordinating access to the project site, systems, and documentation, and facilitate introductions between the Project Management Consultant (PMC)/QA service provider and key stakeholders.
- Deliver QCx onboarding materials to the PMC team, providing repeat sessions as needed to ensure thorough understanding.
- Guide the PMC and CxA in establishing the BIM360 Field site, providing technical support and liaising with Autodesk support for updates on new features.
- Monitor CxA/QA deliverables to ensure they meet the quality and commissioning specifications outlined in the project scope.
- Assist the PMC in setting up a well-organized documentation repository for quality and commissioning artifacts.
- Ensure effective collaboration between the PMC and CxA to deliver a fully populated, structured commissionable assets module in BIM360Field.
- Monitor the progression of tag completion in collaboration with the Construction Quality Data Center Operations Point of Contact (QCx DCOps POC).
- Ensure accurate and current tagging and issue data is provided by the PMC and Specialty Package Contractors (SPC), utilizing the Cx tool or weekly uploads.
- Oversee the effective deployment and regular updating of the Program level L1-L4 tracking template.
- Monitor site activities for potential Significant Quality Events (SQE), prepare and submit SQEs, and share them across projects to enhance awareness.
- Ensure compliance with the Cx Owner Program Requirements (OPR), making sure all parties fulfill their roles and responsibilities according to Quality and Commissioning Division 1 specifications.
- Continuously develop, maintain, and enhance QCx onboarding materials to improve the quality outcomes.
- Actively participate in project kick-off meetings and regular meetings focused on Quality and Commissioning disciplines.
- Travel regularly to project sites to observe ongoing quality and commissioning activities, assess performance, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Regularly review commissioning execution to ensure adherence to project plans and quality standards.
- Hold regular meetings with the QCx Point of Contact (QCxPoC), both in-person and virtually, to share updates on QCx initiatives and gather feedback on site-level concerns.
- Participate in construction owner/PMC/A-E, Cx, lessons learned, and closeout meetings, including scheduling, Cx, and progress meetings.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 + years of experience in program or project management or equivalent

Work Location: In person