Senior Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Facilities

SSOE, Inc. • Nashville, TN

9d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SSOE is seeking a Senior Project Manager with pharmaceutical facilities experience to join our Industrial Facilities Design team. The ideal person will have senior-level experience in the pharmaceutical facilities design space and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-performance manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up. SSOE brings decades of experience in power-intensive, high-tech, and mission-critical environments throughout North America, making us an excellent choice for your next career move.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• PMP Registration strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in the industrial facilities design industry AND 5+ years experience managing pharmaceutical facilities design projects.
• Managing the design of major capital industrial projects within an engineering or architecture consulting firm.
• Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, new construction, building systems/components, technology, and construction administration.
• Experience with various disciplines, trades, and systems related to complex industrial facilities, with an emphasis on full project delivery.
• Experience in the execution of multi-office projects with remote teams.
• Strong people leadership skills, along with building and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and business development.
• Ability to travel to project locations for short-term visits to client sites.
• Valid driver's license and passport for potential project-related international travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates multi-discipline major projects, overseeing all discipline job captains assigned to project.
• Directly accountable for adherence to timetable and financial success of assigned project.
• Responsible for preparation of fee proposal and contract negotiations with client with input from PIC.
• Establishes project scope of work in coordination with Discipline Captains and Department Managers including: planning of work, design concepts/design direction, determining discipline type and amount of tasks to be performed, communicates to DM staff capabilities to fit specific project needs.
• Prepares the plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.
• Prepares project budget and work schedule to serve as a "measuring stick" of progress.
• Develops budget for "out-of-pocket" expenses.
• Follows established procedures to effectively administer project (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, document control, etc.).
• Contracts for outside consultants/services as needed.
• Interfaces with political subdivision inspection and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates client requirements to each discipline.
• Coordinates meetings and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved.
• Monitors progress of project, reviews work accomplished and monitors construction budget costs.
• Reviews and approves client billings.
• Performs a prime role in client contact and business development activities. Serves as a lead participant in presentations for new or prospective work.
• Responsible for the collection of past due amounts with assistance from the PIC or accounting as needed.
• May assist in the training or mentoring of other Project Managers to familiarize them with SSOE or the client specific requirements.
• Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.
• May travel to other SSOE facilities and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $130k - $150k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This senior associate-level role will allow you to become a shareholder of SSOE.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior