Head of Project Management

Seeking a driven, detail-oriented Project Manager to support end-to-end facility projects, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, validation, and engineering systems development.

Develop and manage detailed project plans to ensure alignment with objectives, including requirements definition, feasibility studies, risk evaluation, and solution development.

Prepare project cost estimates across all stages and implement effective cost control strategies.

Oversee purchasing activities and manage vendor and contractor agreements.

Lead bid processes and procurement efforts for design, construction, and long-lead equipment.

Administer contract negotiations, execution, and performance management to ensure adherence to quality, timelines, and contractual requirements.

Coordinate regulatory and third-party processes to ensure projects meet all applicable U.Manage the preparation and submission of required permits and approvals.

Monitor and manage project execution across technical, quality, safety, and schedule dimensions, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and standards are upheld.

Collaborate with construction teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain strong project alignment and communication.

Coordinate and lead commissioning and validation activities.

Facilitate factory acceptance testing, system commissioning, and validation to confirm alignment with user and operational requirements.

Oversee final inspections, turnover, documentation, and financial closeout to ensure successful project completion.

Provide regular updates on project status, prepare reports, capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future projects.

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.

5+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, including significant exposure to project management and facility operations.

Practical experience managing construction projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering through design, build, commissioning, validation, and closeout.

Solid engineering foundation supported by strong technical expertise.

Proven problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis and a results-oriented mindset.

Experience using project management tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6.

Familiarity with construction cost estimating and project scheduling systems.

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