Sr. Project Manager (Pharma)

CHA • Fort Washington, PA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) to join our Manufacturing Team in Fort Washington, PA. In this role, you will lead complex projects supporting pharmaceutical, life sciences, specialty chemical, and advanced manufacturing clients—driving operational excellence, technical precision, and long‑term client success while mentoring project teams and contributing to strategic growth initiatives. You will lead the delivery of complex pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facility projects, managing scope, schedule, project financials, budget, risk, and client relationships across all project phases. You will also serve as a “seller/doer,” developing trusted client partnerships, identifying new opportunities within manufacturing and life sciences markets, and supporting marketing plan development for target market areas. Additionally, you will oversee the development of proposals, project plans, schedules, cost controls, change management documentation, submittts, and closeout materials across multiple projects to ensure quality, compliance, and on‑time execution. You will lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team. You will play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met across all project phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field required
• Minimum of 11 years of industry experience required
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, schedules, budgets, and closeout documentation
• Strong background in client relationship management and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience with project accounting processes and financial oversight
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• Consulting industry experience preferred
• Experience managing client relationships with investor owned utilities is highly preferred
• Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
• PMP certification, Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent professional license preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facility projects, managing scope, schedule, project financials, budget, risk, and client relationships across all project phases
• Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing trusted client partnerships, identifying new opportunities within manufacturing and life sciences markets, and supporting marketing plan development for target market areas
• Oversee the development of proposals, project plans, schedules, cost controls, change management documentation, submittts, and closeout materials across multiple projects to ensure quality, compliance, and on‑time execution
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met across all project phases

Benefits

• Lead high‑visibility pharmaceutical and manufacturing projects that support innovation, operational excellence, and highly regulated environments
• Influence project strategy, client outcomes, and business growth within a nationally recognized manufacturing and life sciences practice
• Grow your leadership impact by mentoring teams and shaping project delivery approaches
• Be part of a collaborative, people‑first culture that values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees