Site Project Manager

Siegfried•Pennsville, NJ

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager provides leadership and overall responsibility for the definition, organization, and execution of capital investment projects within a CDMO environment. The incumbent manages multiple projects concurrently from Front-End Loading (FEL 1) through to final execution and close-out. This includes managing at least one EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) relationship to ensure projects are delivered in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner in accordance with cGMP and SHE regulations.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant life sciences discipline is required, or equivalent work experience.
8–12 years of extensive experience in a chemical plant or pharmaceutical CDMO environment.
Demonstrated success managing a capital portfolio of $10M - $20 M, including leading at least two $5M projects from concept through commissioning, while working with or for EPCM.
Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug substance (API) development process and team-based matrix management.
Hands-on experience with project management methodologies (FEL 1/2/3) and project control tools.
Proficiency in managing capital expenditures, hands-on experience with project management methodologies (FEL1/2/3) and project control tools, ability in defining an EPCm scope and ownership up to selection.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
Must be a self-starter and initiator, capable of managing multiple projects in parallel.
Must be willing to travel to various sites as required for project oversight.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent professional certification (e.g., PE License).
Preferred knowledge of CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) and cGMP/ICH Q7A standards.

Responsibilities

Has overall responsibility for 3–4 assigned projects with a total portfolio value between $10M and $20M.
Leads projects through the entire lifecycle, from FEL 1 (feasibility) to basic engineering, detail design, construction, and commissioning.
Supports procurement in the selection and management of external contractors, specifically overseeing EPCM firms to ensure adherence to project goals.
Ensures that Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) requirements are integrated into the project plan to meet API manufacturing standards and ICH guidelines.
Responsible for the accuracy of project budgets and schedules; identifies scope changes and determines financial/schedule consequences.
Leads multi-disciplinary project teams (including internal engineers and external designers) and contributes to the development of their technical skills.
Regularly prepares meeting minutes and updates the steering committee on project progress, earned value, and any major deviations from the agreed scope.
Ensures all engineering work complies with governmental regulations, Siegfried standards, and Responsible Care principles.
Functions as the primary contact for project issues, communicating effectively with Business Segment representatives, customers, and site management.