Project Manager of Engineering Design & Construction

Job Title: Project Manager of Engineering Design & Construction

Location: Durham, NC. Onsite

Duration:-Till 06/14/2027 With possible extension.

• *** is seeking a Project manager of Engineering Design & Construction to oversee the execution of large-scale capital investment projects critical to the advancement of our technical operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• This position will be responsible for managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle from conceptualization to commissioning ensuring that all deliverables meet established timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
• The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, implementing advanced engineering solutions, and supporting improvements in plant capacity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• This opportunity offers the ability to contribute significantly to global pharmaceutical manufacturing by providing strategic leadership in engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of large-scale capital investment projects across assigned platforms and regions
• Develop and implement project strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets (Capex Plan, recapitalization of equipment, budgeting, etc
• Prepare and manage project initiation documents including scope, cost, and risk assessments.
• Oversee design coordination and ensure compliance with internal and legal standards Drive project procurement and vendor selection processes.
• Monitor construction safety plans and conduct regular safety review.
• Manage project reviews including technical quality and constructability assessments
• Execute commissioning plans and ensure successful project handover to operations
• Support audits and lead facility improvement initiatives for energy and compliance
• Mentor engineering teams and foster professional development across project functions

Essential Requirements:

• BS degree in Engineering or relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing capital portfolios and major engineering projects
• 5 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Proven leadership in managing external engineering resources and leading cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of project cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills across technical and business domains
• Proven success delivering safe, effective, and compliant projects in the pharmaceutical industry
• Advanced understanding of HSE standards and GxP/QA compliance
• Fluent in English
• Ability to travel for the role.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience leading capital projects >20M
• Diverse pharmaceutical experience preferred; large molecule, small molecule, aseptic drug substance and aseptic drug product.