Capital Project Manager

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Capital Project Manager IV for a pharmaceutical manufacturing client in Rancho Cordova, CA. Lead capital facility projects, coordinating internal and external teams to deliver safe, on-time, and in-budget improvements aligned with regulatory requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field plus 7 years of experience in industrial or regulated settings is required; PMP preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal engineering, design, maintenance staff and external contractors.
• Independently manage day-to-day project execution including scope, schedule, budget, quality.
• Track progress against milestones and budgets; report status to management.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, cost estimates, forecasts, and documentation.
• Select and manage external consultants, vendors, and service providers per guidelines.
• Support vendor/contractor selection and monitor performance per guidelines.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions; escalate non-standard issues as needed.
• Ensure GMP, safety, and site standards during design, construction, turnover.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Organization

GMP awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction/Facilities Management

Job description

Capital Project Manager IV

Yoh presents an excellent long-term Capital Project Manager opportunity with a trusted client located inRancho Cordova, CA.

Primary Duties

Manages assigned capital facility design, construction, or maintenance projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Responsible for coordinating internal resources and external contractors to ensure assigned capital improvement projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements. Projects are typically moderate in complexity and executed within established standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work activities of internal engineering, design, maintenance staff, and external contractors or subcontractors to support the successful execution of assigned capital projects.
• Independently manages day-to-day project execution, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met.
• Track project progress against defined milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators.
• Prepare and deliver clear, accurate project status updates and reports to management.
• Develops and maintains project schedules, cost estimates, forecasts, and documentation in accordance with standard project management practices.
• Select, negotiate with, and manage activities of external consultants, vendors, and service providers in accordance with company procurement and contracting guidelines.
• Supports vendor and contractor selection processes and monitors performance in accordance with company procurement and contracting guidelines.
• Identify routine project risks, issues, and deviations; implement mitigation actions within established authority and escape higher-risk or non-standard issues as appropriate.
• Support compliance with applicable GMP, safety, and site standards during design, construction, and turnover activities.
• Participate in project closeout activities, including documentation handoff and lessons learned.
• Supports financial reconciliation and turnover documentation as part of project closeout.
• May provide informal guidance or knowledge-sharing support to junior team members.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 7 years of experience managing facility, construction, maintenance, or capital projects in an industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environment.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred but not required.

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Project management and project scheduling skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Analytical and research skills to identify and seek needed information
• Strong organizational and follow-through capabilities.
• Working knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments.

Other Job Requirements

• This role may involve work in laboratory or manufacturing environments with potential exposure to chemicals or other regulated substances. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to participate in employer-provided medical surveillance programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policy.

Estimated Min Rate: $52.50

Estimated Max Rate: $75.00

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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