Senior Laboratory Renovation Manager​/Laboratory Infrastructure SME

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Renovation Manager / Laboratory Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a U.S. Government-funded laboratory modernization and capacity-building program in Indonesia.

The position will provide technical leadership and oversight for the assessment, design review, renovation, commissioning, and handover of three laboratory renovation projects located in Jakarta, Bandung, and Medan. The objective is to upgrade designated laboratory facilities to meet Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) operational requirements and international laboratory best practices.

The Senior Laboratory Renovation Manager will serve as the Contractor’s technical lead for all facility improvement activities and will oversee local construction contractors, equipment installation activities, commissioning efforts, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities performed by local subcontractors.

The successful candidate must possess a strong combination of laboratory infrastructure expertise, renovation and construction management experience, and quality management capabilities.

• Participate in facility assessments and gap analyses of existing laboratory facilities.
• Evaluate laboratory infrastructure, building systems, utilities, biosafety features, workflow, and operational requirements.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend upgrades required to achieve BSL-2 operational standards.
• Support development of renovation scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and technical recommendations.
• Review and validate laboratory equipment requirements.

• Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and laboratory engineering designs.
• Ensure designs support safe laboratory operations and biosafety requirements.
• Verify compatibility between laboratory infrastructure and proposed equipment.
• Review contractor submittals, material specifications, shop drawings, and proposed substitutions.
• Evaluate design changes and provide technical recommendations.

• Oversee implementation of laboratory renovation activities at all project sites.
• Coordinate with local construction contractors and specialty subcontractors.
• Monitor project schedules, construction progress, risks, and technical issues.
• Review contractor work plans and installation methodologies.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide technical direction.
• Verify compliance with approved designs and project requirements.

• Develop and implement project QA/QC procedures.
• Review and approve quality control plans submitted by contractors.
• Coordinate with local QA/QC subcontractors performing site inspections.
• Conduct quality audits and periodic inspections.
• Verify compliance with applicable building codes, laboratory standards, and project specifications.
• Identify deficiencies and monitor corrective actions.
• Maintain punch lists and track issue resolution.

• Oversee installation of laboratory equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Verify proper integration of laboratory systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, containment, and safety systems.
• Coordinate testing, calibration, commissioning, and certification activities.
• Validate equipment installation against manufacturer requirements.

• Lead final inspections and acceptance activities.
• Verify completion of all renovation and equipment installation activities.
• Review testing and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure deficiencies are corrected prior to project acceptance.
• Support preparation of turnover and handover documentation.
• Assist in the transition of facilities to end users.

• Identify technical, construction, and schedule risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Escalate significant issues to project leadership.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.

• Prepare technical reports, site visit reports, and inspection findings.
• Participate in meetings with project stakeholders and government representatives.
• Coordinate…