Capital Project Manager - Interior Renovation & Facility Fit-Out

GenScript Biotech Corporation, founded in 2002 in New Jersey, accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. With a mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, GenScript serves over 200,000 customers across more than 100 countries and regions.

About the role

GenScript is seeking a talented, detail-oriented, and self-driven Construction Project Manager to join the Operations Department in Piscataway, NJ. The primary focus of this role is the planning, design coordination, execution, commissioning, and validation of internal renovations, interior fit-outs, and facility upgrades within existing buildings. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex renovations in occupied laboratory or logistics operation environments, with a strong emphasis on minimizing operational disruption.

Responsibilities

• Visit potential sites to evaluate technical feasibility, constraints, and cost implications of proposed renovation projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external design firms to define requirements, develop and optimize test fits, prepare detailed cost estimates, and establish realistic project timelines.
• Work with the procurement team to manage bidding and contracting for design services, construction, and long-lead equipment specific to interior renovation scopes.
• Manage contract negotiation, execution, and administration with consultants, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms, quality standards, and schedules.
• Actively manage technical, quality, safety, and schedule performance of interior renovation and fit-out projects, with particular attention to work in occupied or partially occupied facilities.
• Coordinate communication between design teams, construction contractors, and internal stakeholders; document decisions and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Plan and manage all required government permits, inspections, and approvals for renovation work (either directly or through the contractor).
• Provide clear weekly progress reports to management, identify bottlenecks and root causes, and escalate issues promptly for resolution.
• Organize and oversee factory acceptance tests (FAT), commissioning, and validation activities to ensure renovated spaces and systems meet user requirements and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, with a strong preference for interior renovations, facility fit-outs, and upgrades rather than new-shell construction.
• Direct hands-on experience with project design coordination, test-fits, cost evaluation, and MEP system studies is required.
• Experience managing projects involving HVAC systems is required; experience with interior renovation of laboratories, cleanrooms, or biopharmaceutical spaces is highly desired.
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and communication issues in a renovation project.

Skills

• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to manage multiple renovation projects while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
• Familiarity with construction estimating and scheduling tools.
• Solid understanding of U.S. building codes, local permitting processes for renovations, safety regulations, and biopharmaceutical industry standards (cGMP, etc.).

Pay

The estimated salary range is $120,000 - $150,000, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.