Engineering Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Facilities

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Project Manager to enhance pharmaceutical facility design capabilities in Coraopolis, PA. The role involves leading projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with client needs and project standards. An ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical design and excellent leadership skills.

CEC offers a hybrid work schedule and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical facility design and project management.
• Strong understanding of design standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through execution within budget and schedule.
• Provide technical expertise in facility layouts.
• Collaborate with teams and interface with clients.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Pharmaceutical facility design

Communication

Regulatory standards understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Biological Engineering

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a technically strong and client-focused Project Manager to support and grow our pharmaceutical facility design capabilities in our Pittsburgh, PA office. This role will serve as a key technical liaison with our strategic partner, helping bridge conceptual design with detailed engineering execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmaceutical facility projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, scope, and risk.
• Provide technical expertise in facility layouts (e.g., structural, piping, electrical).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface directly with client leadership.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, including onboarding at least one new client within the first 6-12 months.
• Support business development efforts by applying technical expertise to ensure solutions align with client needs and expectations.
• Travel up to 20% to client sites and partner locations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Biological Engineering (or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical facility design and layout.
• Proven track record of project leadership and client engagement.
• Experience with conceptual facility layouts and infrastructure requirements for pharmaceutical facilities.
• Ability to bring leadership vision and technical credibility to client and partner interactions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in pharmaceutical facility design and project management.
• Strong understanding of design standards and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical facilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Benefits

We offer a flexible/hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus recognition based on performance, participation in our employee stock ownership program, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, tuition assistance, professional development support, and additional paid time off. Travel is expected up to 20% of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.