Construction Manager – Owner's Representative (cGMP Plant Expansion)

America At Work•Fresno-California, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a High-Profile cGMP Manufacturing Expansion Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Owner's Representative to oversee construction activities for a major plant expansion project at a regulated cGMP manufacturing facility near Fresno, California. This is a unique opportunity to represent the owner's interests on a high-visibility capital project while collaborating with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with extensive experience managing contractors, driving project execution, and ensuring alignment with safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives. If you thrive in complex industrial environments and enjoy being the key decision-maker in the field, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Construction Management, Capital Projects, Field Execution, or Industrial Project Delivery
Experience managing construction activities on industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, food processing, biotechnology, or life sciences projects
Strong understanding of: Construction sequencing, RFIs and submittals, Contractor management, Scheduling and project controls, Field coordination, Quality assurance and safety programs
Proven ability to build relationships and influence General Contractors and project stakeholders
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work onsite near Fresno, CA for the duration of the project
Valid driver's license
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as an Owner's Representative
Experience supporting cGMP, FDA-regulated, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences facilities
Experience with commissioning, startup, turnover, and validation activities
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
PMP, CCM, OSHA 30, or similar industry certifications are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary onsite liaison between the facility owner, general contractor, engineering team, and project stakeholders.
Represent the owner during all phases of construction execution.
Monitor and oversee field activities performed by the General Contractor and subcontractors.
Ensure compliance with project safety standards, quality requirements, schedule milestones, and budget objectives.
Track construction progress and proactively identify risks, delays, and execution challenges.
Coordinate and facilitate timely resolution of RFIs, submittals, field issues, and design clarifications.
Support planning and execution of construction work packages and contractor activities.
Coordinate delivery, storage, installation, and startup readiness of owner-furnished equipment.
Collaborate with project controls and scheduling teams to maintain the master project schedule.
Interface with engineering, procurement, commissioning, validation, and operations personnel.
Participate in project meetings and provide regular status updates to executive stakeholders.
Assist with turnover, commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.