Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Clinical Project Manager/Scientist

Saint Joseph, Missouri, US

• Added - 10/06/2026

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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