GMP Warehouse & Facility Build Project Manager

Eliquent Life Sciences, Inc • Costa Mesa, CA

6d • $140 - $160

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new GMP-compliant facility, including warehouse, administration, and future manufacturing/QC space. The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end execution from design coordination through construction, fit-out, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years project management experience in pharmaceutical/biotech facilities
• Proven delivery of GMP warehouses and/or manufacturing facilities
• Proven delivery of Tenant improvement projects within developer-delivered buildings
• Experience working with A/E firms and General Contractors
• Experience working with multi-party delivery structures (developer + tenant + contractors)
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements (FDA/EU)
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations supporting biologics manufacturing
• Strong understanding of facility design for material/personnel flows
• Familiarity with commissioning and qualification (CQV) and operational startup
• Ability to operate as single point of accountability on the owner side
• Strong stakeholder management across internal technical teams and external partners (developer, engineers, contractors)
• Experience managing phased projects and future expansion planning

Responsibilities

• Act as owner’s representative Project Manager, accountable for full project lifecycle
• Lead the project from design coordination through construction, CQV, and operational readiness
• Ensure delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and GMP requirements
• Manage and coordinate the engineering partner (A/E firm)
• Ensure design meets GMP warehouse standards (supporting cell culture manufacturing), operational flows (materials, personnel, waste), and future phase readiness (manufacturing/QC)
• Oversee general contractor execution of TI scope
• Interface with property developer for core & shell coordination
• Manage construction integration, interfaces, and change control
• Ensure facility design and execution supports GMP warehousing (controlled environments, material handling, traceability) and integration with manufacturing supply chain
• Lead transition from construction to operational readiness, including commissioning & qualification coordination (as applicable), SOP readiness, layout finalization, and turnover
• Establish and manage project governance structure, RAID logs, schedule tracking, and budget oversight, and executive reporting and stakeholder communication
• Ensure Phase 1 delivery does not constrain future manufacturing build-out and QC lab development
• Validate infrastructure capacity, layout provisions, and expansion strategy

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, and additional perks. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a supportive and innovative environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed