Project Manager | Capital & Construction Projects

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION: On Site, Houston TX, USA

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background leading Capital & Construction Projects within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry; this is a 5 years contract-based opportunity for an independent contractor with proven experience managing large-scale projects with budgets of up to $30 million USD. The ideal candidate will have expertise coordinating with manufacturing teams to plan and execute project activities without impacting production or regulatory compliance, along with demonstrated experience working in highly regulated environments, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Additionally, the candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose practical and effective solutions to overcome operational and construction-related constraints and must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, and quality—to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee capital and construction projects within pharmaceutical or life sciences environments, including facility expansions, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades, managing projects with budgets of up to $30 million USD.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and quality personnel to ensure proper execution of tasks.
• Coordinate and monitor projects through the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project schedule and project budget.
• Ensure that all project activities are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in compliance with safety requirements.
• Identify risks and obstacles during execution and implement mitigation actions to minimize impacts.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.
• Provide effective and timely communications with stakeholders and report progress to management.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in project management processes.

General Requirements:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Project, Excel, Word, Power Point)
• PMP or LPP certifications highly preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Depending on the assigned project may be required to travel 0-10% of the time.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field or a combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements:

• 7+ year experience leading construction and facility improvement projects in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, cGMP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience coordinating with manufacturing teams to plan activities.
• Experience with budget development and monitoring preferred.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-focused.