CQV & GMP Project Leader – Validated Environments

Johnson Controls; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Vacation & PTO

Benefits package (401K, medical, etc.)

Training opportunities

Team environment

Zero Harm policy

Scheduling & management support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead validated environment and laboratory construction projects across multiple sites. You will ensure IQ/OQ/PQ, equipment qualification, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while coordinating Owners, Architects, Engineers, QA/Validation, and Contractors to meet project objectives.

Reporting to the Project Executive, you will manage scope, schedule, budget baselines, and risk mitigation while driving operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 5–10 years of direct project management experience on large capital projects, including regulated or validated settings (typical project sizes $5–$20M).
• Experience delivering complex, multi-site projects in validated environments (GMP/GLP/ISO 17025) in labs or pharma sectors.
• Understanding of contract language, project accounting, and basic portfolio management for validated environments.
• Strong executive communication skills for senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, and close validated environment projects across multiple sites.
• Serve as the on-site project lead, coordinating Owners, Architects, Engineers, QA/Validation, Contractors, and Vendors.
• Define and maintain project scope, schedule, and budget baselines; monitor progress and report deviations.
• Develop validation strategies and documentation aligned with corporate validation policy.
• Identify and mitigate project-level risks; escalate with remedies as needed.
• Track and report project performance to the Project Executive, including schedule and budget.
• Manage change orders, delays, procurement, and contract administration for assigned projects.
• Ensure documentation controls meet QA and regulatory standards and support inspections.

Skills

Project mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Data integrity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction/Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead validated environment and laboratory construction projects across multiple sites. You will ensure IQ/OQ/PQ, equipment qualification, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while coordinating Owners, Architects, Engineers, QA/Validation, and Contractors to meet project objectives.

Reporting to the Project Executive, you will manage scope, schedule, budget baselines, and risk mitigation while driving operational excellence and