Engineering - Project Manager: 26-02302

Akraya, Inc.; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to join the capital engineering team in Meriden, CT onsite. This 12-month contract role focuses on managing facility projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, safety and optimal performance.

You will oversee design firms, contractors, and vendors, track progress against scope and budget, and drive continuous improvement in facility operations to boost utilization and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects within defined constraints.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience drafting RFPs and RFQs and protocols in GMP/FDA/ISO contexts.
• Familiarity with medical device or biopharma manufacturing standards.
• Experience with manufacturing environment standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from feasibility through construction.
• Manage design firms, contractors, and vendors.
• Track progress against scope, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in facility operations.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Vendor management

GMP FDA ISO

Manufacturing standards

RFPs RFQs

Documentation

Job description

Primary Skills

• Project Management (advanced)
• Technical Writing (advanced)
• MS Office (advanced)
• GMP Standards (intermediate)
• Vendor Management (advanced)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Meriden, CT - 06450 (Onsite)

Pay Range: $60/hr - $70/hr

Job Summary: This role is integral to the capital engineering team, focusing on managing facility projects that enhance manufacturing sites. You will be responsible for overseeing projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, safety, and optimal performance. Your efforts will directly contribute to improving facility utilization, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from feasibility through construction.
• Manage design firms, contractors, and other vendors.
• Track project progress against scope, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in facility operations.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven ability to manage projects within defined constraints.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proficient in technical writing including authoring RFPs, RFQs, protocols, reports, and other technical documents Medical Device/Biopharmaceutical manufacturing standards (i.e. GMP, FDA, ISO)
• Experience with manufacturing environment standards.
• Experience in the medical device or biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry is preferred.