Construction Project Manager (Owners Rep)

Actalent; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Middletown, DE, seeks a Construction Project Manager serving as the owners representative for a large sterile fill-finish manufacturing campus. The role oversees integrated lines, cleanrooms, controlled-temp spaces and process equipment installation on a multi-year project through 2028 and beyond.

The position requires GMP experience, strong stakeholder coordination, and the ability to manage complex, high-visibility construction in a biopharma setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction for pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical facilities.
• Hands-on involvement with sterile fill-finish construction projects.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated construction environments and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with pharmaceutical process equipment installation and integration.

Responsibilities

• Act as owners representative for the sterile fill-finish facility construction.
• Coordinate between owner, construction team, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against schedules, milestones and deliverables.
• Escalate and resolve project issues to maintain momentum and schedule.
• Maintain clear communication with on-site personnel and owner leadership.
• Support project reporting, risk identification and mitigation plans.

Skills

Sterile fill-finish projects

Pharma construction management

GMP compliance

Regulatory readiness

Stakeholder management

Schedule tracking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager (Owners Representative)

Job Description

This role focuses on overseeing the development of a new sterile fill-finish manufacturing facility, including integrated sterile filling lines, cleanroom environments, controlled-temperature warehouse space, and associated process equipment installations. The Construction Project Manager, acting as the owners representative, ensures that all construction activities remain aligned with project objectives, schedules, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations. This is a highly visible position on a multi-year life sciences construction project expected to run through at least 2028, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to contribute to one of the regions most significant biopharmaceutical capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the owners representative during all construction activities for the sterile fill-finish facility project.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the owner, construction management team, contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor and track construction progress against established project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with construction leadership to identify, **escalate**, and resolve project issues in a timely manner.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication between the owners organization and on-site construction personnel.
• Follow up on outstanding action items and drive accountability across project teams to maintain momentum and schedule adherence.
• Participate in project meetings and provide concise, accurate updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Review site activities regularly to ensure alignment with project objectives, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
• Support the installation and integration of pharmaceutical process equipment and sterile manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate construction and installation activities within cleanroom, controlled-temperature warehouse, and sterile processing environments.
• Interface with the existing owners representative organization overseeing the broader campus project to maintain alignment and coordination.
• Assist with project reporting, including progress summaries, risk identification, and mitigation plans.
• Support schedule recovery efforts when needed, helping to re-sequence work or adjust plans to meet critical milestones.
• Contribute to construction documentation, ensuring accurate records of decisions, changes, and field activities.
• Collaborate with EPCM firms, construction managers, and other project partners to ensure seamless execution of the facility build-out.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in construction management for pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Hands-on experience with sterile fill or fill-finish facility construction projects.
• Experience in GMP-regulated construction environments and familiarity with regulatory expectations.
• Experience with pharmaceutical process equipment installation and integration.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom construction and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated facilities and compliance considerations in construction and installation.
• Experience working with EPCM firms, construction management organizations, or owners representative teams.
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities within pharmaceutical facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and contractors.
• Solid project coordination and project management skills, including schedule tracking and issue resolution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing projects and large campus life sciences environments.
• Experience in site development, preconstruction planning, and design coordination for manufacturing facilities.
• Experience as a Construction Project Manager, Owners Representative, Project Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager in pharmaceutical, biotech, cleanroom, sterile manufacturing, fill-finish, GMP, or process equipment construction.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-visibility role interacting directly with owner leadership and project decision-makers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present clear updates and recommendations.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, risk identification, and quality oversight.
• Comfort working within a large, multi-year capital project environment with substantial ongoing investment.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site at a large pharmaceutical campus, working within and alongside an established owners representative organization for the project. The environment includes active construction of sterile fill-finish manufacturing spaces, cleanrooms, controlled-temperature warehouse areas, and installation of advanced pharmaceutical process equipment. The role involves daily interaction with construction managers, EPCM partners, contractors, and technical specialists in a dynamic, fast-paced setting focused on life sciences facility delivery. The project offers long-term stability through at least 2028, high visibility with direct access to owner leadership and decision-makers, and the opportunity to contribute to one of the regions most significant biopharmaceutical construction initiatives. The site is accessible from Philadelphia, South Jersey, Wilmington (Delaware), and Baltimore markets, providing a large campus environment with substantial ongoing capital investment and a professional, safety-focused construction culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Middletown, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $95.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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