Project Manager Facilities and Maintenance

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Bellefonte, PA

8d•$98,500 - $147,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager-Facilities and Maintenance in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, oversees site operations by executing preventive, proactive, and reactive work orders; maintaining physical and digital documentation; and managing facility- and grounds-related vendors and projects. The role independently drives project timelines, leads continuous facility and process improvements, and communicates across cross-functional teams, leadership, clients, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. The position leads capital and maintenance projects of varying size and complexity, up to $500,000 per project, and is responsible for delivering them within defined scope, budget, schedule, and documentation requirements. It coordinates subcontracted trades and construction activities, serves as the departmental subject matter expert on procurement and the site subject matter expert within the ERP system, and supports maintenance records, work orders, and equipment calibration activities. The role also supports site deviation and event management, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and change controls from creation through closure. It directs work in compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), IPEC cGMP, and ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards; resolves operational challenges through data analysis and collaboration; and advances process optimization, safety, quality, and 5S initiatives. The position requires enforcing workplace safety and PPE requirements and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another business or engineering discipline, plus at least 5 years of experience working in manufacturing plants and facilities; OR a high school diploma or GED plus at least 10 years of experience working in manufacturing plants and facilities.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; the role does not offer work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing facilities and maintenance projects in heavily regulated environments, such as OSHA PSM or ISO standards, including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
Advanced proficiency in ERP and CMMS platforms, particularly work orders, calibration workflows, and procurement.
Experience overseeing multi-trade construction contractors and managing capital improvement projects under safety and budget constraints.
Professional credentials such as PMP, CFM, CMRP, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute capital and maintenance projects up to $500,000, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, schedule, and documentation requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise subcontracted trades and construction activities, including on-site schedules and collaboration with internal support teams.
Lead sourcing, selection, and requisition of consultants, contractors, equipment, and materials in accordance with company policy.
Partner with internal stakeholders and provide management with timely status reports on safety, financial performance, project milestones, and risk mitigation.
Own and support site deviation and event management, CAPAs, and change controls from creation through closure, seeking supervisory guidance as appropriate.
Initiate, track, and close plant maintenance records, work orders, and equipment calibration activities in the ERP system.
Direct projects in compliance with OSHA PSM, IPEC cGMP, and ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
Resolve maintenance and operational challenges using root-cause data analysis, field observations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Develop and drive process optimization, site safety, quality enhancement, and 5S initiatives.
Enforce workplace safety and PPE requirements and maintain clean, organized work areas in compliance with OSHA regulations and site housekeeping policies.