Senior Project Manager

Pay Rate Low: 95 | Pay Rate High: 115
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of a large-scale animal vaccine manufacturing facility . This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a major capital expansion project valued in excess of $100 million .



Location: Saint Joseph, MO 64506

Pay: $95.00 - $115.00 per hour

Type: Contract (Potential for Full-Time Conversion)

Shift: 45 hours per week, 1st Shift
Long-Term Project Through June 2028



Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution from planning through commissioning.
• Manage capital project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Direct large-scale facility construction and expansion projects within regulated environments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Validation, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with architects, EPC firms, contractors, equipment vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project governance, reporting structures, and risk management strategies.
• Drive executive-level decision making through effective communication and project leadership.
• Monitor project milestones, mitigate risks, and resolve issues in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project quality expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • Mechanical, Chemical, or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
  • Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience leading large capital projects, including new facility construction or major building expansions.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, or life sciences industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing capital projects exceeding $100 million.
• Strong understanding of the capital project lifecycle and Front-End Loading (FEL) process.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage direct and indirect cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, timeline-driven project environment.

"This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!"


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