Construction Project Manager — Life Sciences & Manufacturing

ManpowerGroup; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Portsmouth, NH to support the Facilities Management department and oversee contractor activities. You will guide projects from planning to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and scope align with site requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and coordination across Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing facilities maintenance contractors and managing multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with client-facing teams.
• Preferred experience in facilities management within life science or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and related tasks is advantageous.
• Ability to oversee onboarding of new contractors and manage existing contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive project management support throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, construction coordination, execution, and project closeout.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with site requirements.
• Review and manage project-related documentation, including SOPs, engineering drawings, specifications, and training materials.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering Specialists, and Document Control to facilitate timely project execution and document management.
• Coordinate with Facilities Maintenance to support project logistics, scheduling, and site readiness, ensuring seamless integration with ongoing facility operations.

Skills

Contractor management

Communication

Facilities management

HVAC knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Portsmouth, NH to support the Facilities Management department and oversee contractor activities. You will guide projects from planning to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and scope align with site requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and coordination across Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, and Engineering teams.