Job Description

Overview

We have a requirement for a Facilities & Utilities Turnover Lead Engineer for a large scale Pharmaceutical Construction Project near Frankfurt.

Who we are

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,800+ people. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

We are a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US. We have a multi-discipline team who deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and food and beverage sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are continually looking for experienced professionals to join our team.


Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a full understanding of the scope, functionality, boundaries, and interfaces of assigned Facility and Utility systems (e.g., HVAC, boilers, compressed air, chilled water, steam, condensate, BMS/controls, potable & process water, electrical distribution, wastewater, chemical dosing, etc.).

  • Manage system turnover and handover activities for Facility & Utility systems, including walkdowns, punch list creation & closure, test pack tracking, and documentation control.

  • Prepare Turnover Dossiers for allocated Facility & Utility systems, ensuring master drawings, P&IDs, single line diagrams, functional descriptions, O&M manuals, vendor documentation, and testing records are complete.

  • Ensure all construction and vendor scope is clearly defined, allocated, and coordinated, avoiding scope gaps across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls interfaces.

  • Collaborate closely with the Turnover Manager, Construction Planner, Construction Supervisors, and Contractors to maintain accurate turnover system status and forecasts.

  • Conduct progressive walkdowns to review installation progress, quality, and readiness for testing and commissioning.

  • Coordinate with contractors and trades to verify construction work readiness and ensure required documentation (ITRs, test packs, redlines, as-builts, release notes) is available.

  • Participate in daily turnover and readiness meetings, reporting progress, risks, schedule impacts, and punch list trends for Facility & Utility systems.

  • Interface with Commissioning Engineers and Operations/User Teams to communicate turnover readiness, punch list status, system constraints, and planned handover milestones.

  • Lead system walkdown inspections with contractors, commissioning, and client/end users to confirm completion to design and specification.

  • Record, categorize, and manage all punch list items through closure, expediting resolution with responsible contractors and vendors.

  • Verify all documentation required for turnover and final handover, including QA/QC records, material certifications, performance and pressure test records, calibration reports, flushing and cleaning records, FAT/SAT results, and energization documentation.

  • Compile complete Turnover Dossiers and handover packages for signature and acceptance by the Commissioning and Operations teams.

  • Identify and escalate issues, blockers, or schedule deviations to the Turnover Manager to maintain delivery targets.


  • Qualifications

  • Degree educated or strong trades' background
  • Previous construction and/or turnover supervision experience essential
  • Experience on life science or mission critical projects desirable
  • Previous PM Group experience desirable.
  • Excellent reporting and communication skills
  • Ability to act within a team essential
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