Construction Project Manager

Position Details: Location: Madison, WI 53719 Work Schedule: 100% Onsite Start Time: 6:00 AM Contract Duration: 9 Months, with potential extension based on performance and business needs Job Summary: Construction Project Manager We are looking for an experienced, highly organized Construction Project Manager to lead a multi-phase project from initiation through closeout. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction, managing subcontractors, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with rigorous quality and safety standards. Responsibilities: Project Planning: Define project scope, deliverables, and specifications; prepare construction estimates; and manage budgets. Scheduling & Logistics: Develop detailed construction schedules with milestones and coordinate the movement of resources, materials, and heavy equipment. Contract Management: Prepare bids, negotiate contracts with general contractors and subcontractors, and manage change orders. Compliance & Permitting: Secure and issue required permits and ensure all work complies with local, state, 29 CFR 1926 OHSA regulations and national building codes as well as environmental regulations. Safety & Quality Control: Enforce safety procedures, conduct safety inspections, maintain OSHA standards across contractors, and oversee quality assurance and quality control programs. Stakeholder Communication: Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to clients and stakeholders. Education & Experience Degree or diploma in a Science, Engineering, Production or Construction Management discipline. Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry and 10+ years in construction management. Technical understanding of design drawings including HVAC, Clean Utilities, black utilities, electrical and process equipment. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with Architectural firms, CM teams and main trades in a fast-paced project environment. Ability to work closely with key project stakeholders to maintain project delivery schedules and limit any potential delays. Previous experience of working in projects of a value greater than $10 Million. Ability to control and track change on the project. Knowledge of GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing technology and regulatory requirements and familiarity with aseptic manufacturing. Good presentation and reporting skills. Clear understanding of current legislative, industry and corporate expectations of process and construction safety requirements, with experience in participating in HAZOPs, and in tracking of construction safety metrics. Demonstrated ability to complete detailed cost and cash flow tracking for project capital and expense spending against project budgets. Demonstrated ability to develop detailed project schedules and track schedule progress during project execution. Experience of developing capital funding requests. Experience of procurement for equipment vendors and contractors and associated contracts reviews and issues of purchase orders. Understanding and experience of supporting process and building equipment commissioning and of pharmaceutical qualification and validation requirements for equipment and facilities. Experience of completing final walkdowns, close out of punch lists and handover of contractor turnover packages with vendors and contractors. Interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences. Top 3-5 skills Ability to read construction drawings Coordinate daily construction work between contractors, clients, landlord, and city officials Issue work permits. Hot work, surface penetration, working from heights, etc Familiar with 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations Strong communication skills Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Experience: 3-5 years of demonstrated experience as a Construction Project Manager or in a similar role. Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and project management principles, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and architectural drawings. Skills: Excellent communicator, financial analysis, and time-management skills, along with proficiency in construction management software The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.