Construction Manager (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

IntelliPro Group Inc.•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Manager will lead large-scale capital investment and site master plan initiatives within an active manufacturing environment. This role provides technical leadership across project management, construction execution, and operational readiness. You'll be responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of complex projects while supporting long-term asset reliability and site performance objectives. The construction portfolio is approximately $100M in value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional deskside experience
10+ years' experience managing Capital Project construction
Pharmaceutical construction experience - strong knowledge of practices and regulated manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with pharma and biologics packaging facilities, equipment and packaging line installations.
Knowledge of hygienic design principles, cleanroom electrical standards, and validation requirements.
Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing engineering across operations, maintenance, or capital project execution.
Working knowledge of hygienic design principles, cleanroom electrical standards, and validation requirements.
Solid understanding of the end-to-end project execution lifecycle.
Experience using project management and scheduling tools, including web-based collaboration platforms.
Willing to travel on average 20-50%, with extended on-site presence during active construction phases

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee construction delivery teams, including internal project stakeholders, third-party construction management partners, and construction safety resources.
Manage assigned construction scope to ensure safe execution, quality workmanship, and functional outcomes through hands-on, daily oversight of field activities.
Collaborate with on-site engineering, design teams, system owners, and project engineering services to achieve construction milestones.
Monitor daily field progress, proactively address site issues, and remove execution barriers.
Review, assess, and resolve construction change notices as they arise.
Drive schedule adherence by actively engaging field teams and leveraging site-based tools and collaboration systems.
Maintain a strong construction safety culture aligned with internal safety standards and expectations.
Lead coordination of construction activities that interface with existing operations, including implementation of clean construction practices.
Review monthly cost reports and payment applications submitted by construction management partners.
Partner with project controls to evaluate change requests, review invoices, and support monthly reporting.
Provide weekly updates on construction progress, risks, and key milestones.
Deliver monthly reporting on project financials, schedule status, and risk profile.
Develop and maintain an integrated project schedule covering design, construction, commissioning/qualification, validation, and system turnover.
Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, municipal authorities, and local utility providers as required.
Ensure proper turnover of construction documentation, test records, materials, and certifications.
Support development of SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, and quality documentation for installed electrical assets.