Construction Project Manager

Sibitalent Corp; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibitalent Corp in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead capital construction and facility improvements for a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will oversee projects from planning through commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and GMP/FDA compliance in a highly regulated setting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in regulated manufacturing project management, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of Construction/Capital Project Management experience in regulated environments.
• Proven track record managing capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital construction, facility expansion, and infrastructure projects from concept through completion.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, and EHS teams.
• Oversee construction in GMP environments with minimal disruption.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, and equipment vendors.
• Support design reviews, shutdown planning, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Ensure GMP, FDA, environmental, and safety compliance.
• Drive project reporting, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Capital Project Management

Construction Management

GMP & FDA Compliance

CQV Support

Budget & Schedule Management

Contractor & Vendor Management

Facility & Utility Projects

Risk Management

Change Control

Equipment Installation & Startup

Engineering & ManufacturingCoord.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Client: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Client

Location: Spokane, WA (Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead capital construction and facility improvement projects for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Spokane, WA. The ideal candidate will manage projects from planning through commissioning while ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with GMP, FDA, and safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, biologics, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital construction, facility expansion, and infrastructure projects from concept through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, and EHS teams.
• Oversee construction activities within active GMP manufacturing environments with minimal operational disruption.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, and equipment vendors.
• Support design reviews, constructability assessments, shutdown planning, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, environmental, and safety standards.
• Drive project reporting, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV), change control, and project handoff to operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of Construction/Capital Project Management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, biologics, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, project scheduling, budgeting, contractor management, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting sterile manufacturing, biologics, vaccines, injectable products, or CDMO facilities.
• Knowledge of cleanrooms, HVAC, WFI, clean steam, process utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience with Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV).
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience managing $1M $50M+ capital projects.

Technical Skills

• Capital Project Management
• Construction Management
• GMP & FDA Compliance
• CQV Support
• Budget & Schedule Management
• Contractor & Vendor Management
• Facility & Utility Projects
• Risk Management
• Change Control
• Equipment Installation & Startup
• Engineering & Manufacturing Coordination

Submission Requirements (Mandatory)

Candidates Will Not Be Reviewed Without The Following

• Complete candidate information (all required submission details)
• Video screening availability
• Two professional manager references (client managers only; no co-workers)
• LinkedIn profile
• Work authorization details
• Interview availability
• Relocation willingness (if applicable)
• Current pay rate, pending interviews/offers, and planned vacations

Ideal Candidate:

A hands-on Construction Project Manager with proven experience delivering capital projects in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing facilities while ensuring quality, compliance, safety, and successful project execution.