Associate Director of Capital Projects

Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical recruiting firm is seeking an Associate Director of Capital Projects to oversee the strategic planning and execution of major capital projects. This mid-senior level role entails managing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, over 10 years of experience in capital project execution, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include medical and vision insurance along with a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in capital project execution within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Experience managing complex capital projects valued over $10M.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of site capital projects from concept through handover.
• Develop and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets.
• Oversee cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with site needs.
• Liaise with external stakeholders for capital initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Our client is seeking an Associate Director of Capital Projects who will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of capital projects. This role will provide leadership for project management, engineering design, procurement, construction, and validation of facilities, utilities, and manufacturing equipment. If you are someone who thrives in a highly technical environment, this role might be the one for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of site capital projects from concept through handover, ensuring quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Develop and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets and resource plans in collaboration with site leadership and global engineering teams.
• Oversee cross-functional teams including engineering, validation, quality, procurement, and operations personnel to ensure project alignment with site needs.
• Act as the primary liaison with external architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities for capital initiatives.
• Ensure all projects comply with GMP, environmental, health and safety (EHS), and regulatory requirements.
• Drive risk management strategies, contingency planning, and change control processes throughout project lifecycles.
• Prepare and present project updates, metrics, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in capital project execution within the pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity overseeing cross-functional project teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects ($10M+) in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)