Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:  

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here . 

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation. 

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact. 

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

Syner-G is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects across facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and construction initiatives. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communication to ensure capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program and organizational objectives. The Project Manager works closely with program leadership, engineering, construction teams, procurement, operations, finance, and client stakeholders to drive project execution from planning through turnover. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to join our talent pipeline for future client engagements.

WORK LOCATION:

Travel to client sites may be required based on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or adjusted as necessary.)

• Lead day-to-day management of capital projects, ensuring alignment with program goals, technical requirements, and client expectations.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations across assigned capital initiatives.
• Oversee project execution including design coordination, procurement activities, construction oversight, and commissioning support.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change requests, ensuring impacts are documented, evaluated, and communicated.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure timely decision-making and issue resolution.
• Review design packages, technical documentation, submittals, RFIs, and construction deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Track project performance metrics including schedule adherence, cost performance, and progress against milestones.
• Support procurement activities including bid evaluations, vendor coordination, and contract administration.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate field activities including site walks, installation oversight, punch list development, and turnover documentation.
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to communicate status, risks, and key decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and capital program practices.
• Provide guidance or oversight to junior project staff when applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related technical field preferred.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification is a plus.

Technical Experience:

• 4–9 years of experience managing or supporting capital projects, construction projects, facility upgrades, or infrastructure initiatives.
• Experience working in regulated or complex environments such as biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management processes, construction coordination, design development, and project controls.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, construction, procurement, operations, finance, and safety teams.
• Experience supporting or leading project phases such as design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software, and document control systems.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to shifting project needs.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and cross-functional partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands :  

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment :  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment. 

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM :

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work "almost anywhere." However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

LEGAL STATEMENT:


Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.