Project Manager (Pharma/Construction)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, basic design, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and Operational Qualification (OQ).
• Lead large-scale capital projects utilizing Stage Gate project delivery methodology.
• Provide strong project leadership, drive decision-making, and proactively resolve project challenges.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and overall project execution plans.
• Cookordination engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with all applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout all phases of project execution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of construction terminology, project controls, and construction contract administration.
• Oversee project documentation and ensure compliance with closeout documentation standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and executive leadership, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex, large-scale capital construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects using the Stage Gate process.
• Experience managing multiple large EPCMV (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, and Validation) projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary, cross-functional project teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving design, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and advanced technology or cleanroom facilities.
• Hands-on experience negotiating and managing contracts with engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and regulatory/government agencies.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.