Facility Project Leader – GMP Construction & CapEx

BioSpace; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is seeking a capable professional to coordinate and oversee facility outside services, engineering and construction capital projects for GXP & non-GMP facilities in New Jersey.

You will work with external design firms, contractors, landlords, and government offices while collaborating with internal teams. The role requires strong project management, budgeting, and negotiation skills, with a background in construction or engineering within the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other Engineering capacity.
• Strength in managing facility & construction projects for facilities in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in project management and engineering practices. PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with estimating and bidding.
• Experience in negotiating with landlord, government regulation offices, and engineering/construction contractors.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for plasmid DNA and viral vectors in the cell & gene therapy industry.
• Possess strong written and communication skills.
• Proficient in Auto Cad & Microsoft Project highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee facility outside services, engineering and construction capital projects for GXP & non-GMP facilities in New Jersey.
• Work with external engineering design firms, construction contractors, landlords, and government offices.
• Direct day-to-day activities of project team and track action items through lifecycle.
• Bid, award, and select engineering firms, construction firms, equipment vendors, and CQV consultants.
• Ensure user requirement specifications are met through high quality deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a project schedule and staffing requirements.
• Manage project capital budget, ensure on-time and within-budget completion; issue POs and contracts per standards.
• Review and process change orders per contract requirements.
• Prepare project updates and budget presentations for upper management.
• Build partnering relationships with executives, landlords, contractors, and consultants.
• Host Gemba Walks and implement site improvement corrections.
• Execute and manage site-wide controlled drawings program and qualification drawings.
• Establish and maintain site security program and badge controls.

Skills

Construction management

Mechanical engineering

Biomedical engineering

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Estimating & bidding

Negotiation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Plasmid DNA & viral vector knowledge

Education

Construction Management / Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is seeking a capable professional to coordinate and oversee facility outside services, engineering and construction capital projects for GXP & non-GMP facilities in New Jersey.

You will work with external design firms, contractors, landlords, and government offices while collaborating with internal teams. The role requires strong project management, budgeting, and negotiation skills, with a background in construction or engineering within the pharmaceutical sector.