Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. is a leading services supplier providing solutions for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries. They are seeking a Project Manager (Civil, Structural and Architectural) to oversee and manage construction projects for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety. The role includes managing project scope, schedule, budget, and communication with stakeholders while leading with a disciplined, compliance-based approach.
Responsibilities
- Owner's Representative Duties: Act as the owner's representative, ensuring that the project aligns with the owner's vision and requirements. Lead and manage manufacturing capital project consisting
- Focus Civil, Structural, and Architectural Project Manager: Supervise the construction of the building's basic structure, architecture and exterior, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and regulations
- Manage and oversee the construction of the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Change Order Management: Provide feedback and comments on change orders, ensuring that any modifications are necessary, cost-effective, and do not compromise the project's integrity
- Deliver projects by managing project scope, schedule and budget while identifying and mitigating risks, all while prioritizing Safety First and Quality Always
- Lead with a disciplined, structured approach to project management based on compliance with Company Policies and Procedures
- Safety/Environment: Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans for projects. Ensure compliance to safety and environmental policies, procedures, and work rules for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from conceptual design through operational verification. Be an active member of the site safety team
- Interface/Communication: Develop and maintain effective communication with the project team, governance teams, business partners and other stakeholders, as the size of the project may dictate. Facilitate issue resolution, anticipate scope changes, and implement safely with quality, speed, and value
- Reviewing project plans and specifications
- Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations
- Conducting regular site walkdowns to review quality and progress
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are aligned and progressing smoothly
- Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle
- Maintain documentation of project activities, plans, designs, reports, and updates
- Monitor project costs, manage budgets, and report on financial status
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
- Ensure all project activities meet or exceed industry standards, regulations, and company quality guidelines
- Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and changes in scope
- Address technical issues and project challenges, providing solutions to keep the project on track
Skills
- Capital Project Management Experience ~5years in capital project delivery in Pharma or Industrial manufacturing facilities, such as: Bulk API, OSD, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices, and to a lesser extent lab projects
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical related field (i.e. project management, construction management)
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and regulations
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Project Size: Previous experience on projects or multiple projects > $5MM
- Experience in the following areas: GMP manufacturing, LEAN, automation, construction, construction quality, project controls, the engineering disciplines, safety, scheduling
- The capacity to achieve results and influence through people
- Proficiency in English and Spanish
- OSHA 30
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience working and living in Puerto Rico
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a multi-discipline team
- Proven track record of leading internal team members through influence without supervisory relationships
- Demonstrated willingness to embrace the concept of continuous improvement and be an agent for change
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