Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

GenScript is seeking a talented, detail oriented and self-driven individual to join the Operations Department, contributing to the planning, design, construction, commissioning, validation, and engineering process systems development for our facilities in Piscataway, NJ. This position is valid for at least 1-2 years with the opportunity to transition to facility manager after the construction projects are done.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans ensuring projects proceed according to set objectives, including requirement gathering, feasibility analysis, risk assessment, and solution formulation.
• Manage cost estimation for all project phases and create cost control plans.
• Procurement and Contract Management.
• Oversee bidding and procurement for project design, construction, and long-lead equipment.
• Manage contract signing and execution with suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with terms, quality, and deadlines.
• Plan and execute government and third-party procedures to ensure project compliance with US regulations.
• Plan and manage government permits applications.
• Manage technical, quality, safety, and timeline aspects of projects, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues, compliance with quality standards, and implementation of safety measures.
• Coordinate with construction firms, supervisory, and contracting units to manage internal and external project relationships.
• Organize factory acceptance tests, commissioning, and validation to ensure systems meet user requirements.
• Lead the final inspection, handover, documentation review, and project settlement activities, ensuring successful project completion and handover.
• Regularly report project progress, compile project reports, analyze lessons learned, and suggest improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical/Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in biopharmaceuticals with substantial project management and facility operations experience.
• Hands on experience in managing construction, experience in executing projects from business requirement collection through to design, construction, commissioning, validation, and final settlement is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong management and reporting capabilities, clear management vision, able to handle high-pressure work environments.
• Solid technical expertise combined with engineering knowledge.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, root cause analysis with result driven thought process.

Additional Considerations:

• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
• Familiarity with construction estimating and scheduling tools.
• Understanding of US building codes, zoning laws, safety regulations, and biopharmaceutical industry standards.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include 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. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.