Construction Project Manager

National Association of Women in Construction; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid time off

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead planning, design, construction, commissioning, validation and handover of facilities.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years in biopharma project management, with onsite responsibilities, cross-functional collaboration, and strict regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in biopharmaceuticals with project management and facility operations.
• Hands-on experience managing construction from requirements through to final settlement.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans with cost estimates and risk analysis.
• Oversee procurement, bidding, and contract management for design and construction.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Organize commissioning, validation, and factory acceptance testing.
• Lead project completion activities and compile final documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Location:

Piscataway, NJ (Fully onsite)

Reports to:

Director of US Site Operations

Compensation:

The estimated salary range is $120,000 - $150,000, based on experience.

Overview:

GenScript is seeking a talented, detail oriented and self-driven individual to join the Operations Department, contributing to the planning, design, construction, commissioning, validation, and engineering process systems development for our facilities in Piscataway, NJ. This position is valid for at least 1-2 years with the opportunity to transition to facility manager after the construction projects are done.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans ensuring projects proceed according to set objectives, including requirement gathering, feasibility analysis, risk assessment, and solution formulation.
• Manage cost estimation for all project phases and create cost control plans.
• Procurement and Contract Management.
• Oversee bidding and procurement for project design, construction, and long-lead equipment.
• Manage contract signing and execution with suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with terms, quality, and deadlines.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

• Plan and execute government and third-party procedures to ensure project compliance with US regulations.
• Plan and manage government permits applications.

Project Management:

• Manage technical, quality, safety, and timeline aspects of projects, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues, compliance with quality standards, and implementation of safety measures.
• Coordinate with construction firms, supervisory, and contracting units to manage internal and external project relationships.
• Commissioning and Validation:
• Organize factory acceptance tests, commissioning, and validation to ensure systems meet user requirements.

Project Completion:

• Lead the final inspection, handover, documentation review, and project settlement activities, ensuring successful project completion and handover.
• Reporting and Improvement:
• Regularly report project progress, compile project reports, analyze lessons learned, and suggest improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical/Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in biopharmaceuticals with substantial project management and facility operations experience.
• Hands on experience in managing construction, experience in executing projects from business requirement collection through to design, construction, commissioning, validation, and final settlement is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong management and reporting capabilities, clear management vision, able to handle high-pressure work environments.
• Solid technical expertise combined with engineering knowledge.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, root cause analysis with result driven thought process.

Additional Considerations:

• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
• Familiarity with construction estimating and scheduling tools.
• Understanding of US building codes, zoning laws, safety regulations, and biopharmaceutical industry standards.

Benefits:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
• paid time off policy that includes vacation time
• paid time off policy that includes personal time
• paid time off policy that includes sick time
• paid time off policy that includes floating holidays
• paid time off policy that includes company holidays
• flexible spending account
• health savings account
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability coverage
• legal assistance
• pet insurance
• critical illness insurance
• accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• commuter benefits
• well-being initiatives
• peer-to-peer recognition programs

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources.

GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.

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