Construction Project Manager

The Fountain Group; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Project Manager for a Waco, TX based role, focusing on capital projects within a GMP manufacturing environment. Hybrid schedule requires on-site presence five days during critical milestones.

The position calls for leadership in equipment and facility projects with extensive coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory interfaces. Requires 5+ years in pharma/regulatory sectors and 10+ years in construction management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or diploma in a Science, Engineering, Production or Construction Management discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industry and 10+ years in construction management.
• Technical understanding of design drawings including HVAC, Clean Utilities, electrical and process equipment.
• Experience on projects valued over $10 Million.
• Knowledge of GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing technology and regulatory requirements; familiarity with aseptic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment projects at the Client Waco site; define funding, preliminary engineering, detailed design, procurement support, and schedule management.
• Direct and lead stakeholders and SMEs through design reviews for facility and manufacturing equipment.
• Deliver capital plan latest best estimates (LBE) per finance and project accounting.
• Provide periodic project status reports and gate reviews to stakeholders; track progress against schedules.
• Coordinate and lead shut down related activities with all stakeholders.
• Lead final walkdowns of punch lists and engineering turnover packages.

Skills

Pharma industry experience

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Science/Engineering/Production/Construction Management

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a Project Manager to support a leading client in Waco, TX. Details for the position below:

Pay Rate: $54-$58/hr

Contract Length: 2 years (with potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget).

Schedule: Hybrid, must be on site 5 days a week at critical project milestones

Job Summary

We are now recruiting an Engineering Project Manager to join our diverse Global Engineering Department in Waco, Texas Facility. Responsible for activities in support of capital projects within the Client network involving the ophthalmic drug product manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility renovations and construction including but not limited to GMP manufacturing space, labs, and offices. associated with aseptic manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership for new equipment or facility capital investment projects at the Client Waco, Texas site . Includes capital funding definition, preliminary engineering, detailed design, procurement support, schedule development / timeline management, contractor management and commissioning.
• Direct and lead stakeholders and SMEs through design reviews for facility and manufacturing equipment.
• Deliver capital plan latest best estimates (LBE) as per the established frequency by finance and project accounting.
• Deliver periodic project status reports and gate reviews to project stakeholders and track weekly and monthly project progress in line with agreed schedules.
• Coordinate and lead shut down related activities with all stakeholders.
• Lead final walkdowns of punch lists and engineering Turnover packages.

Required Qualifications

Skill/Requirement 2 - Pharmaceutical Industry or regulated industry Experience

Skill/Requirement 3 - Project Management with good communication skills.

• Bachelor's Degree or diploma in a Science, Engineering, Production or Construction Management discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industry and 10+ years in construction management.
• Technical understanding of design drawings including HVAC, Clean Utilities, black utilities, electrical and process equipment.
• Previous experience of working in projects of a value greater than $10 Million.
• Knowledge of GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing technology and regulatory requirements and familiarity with aseptic manufacturing.