Pharma GMP Construction Leader — Major Site Master Plan

PerkinElmer; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company, seeks a Construction Manager for Pharma GMP sites in Raleigh, NC. You will lead large-scale capital construction programs, coordinate with engineering and operations, and ensure safe, compliant delivery within a high‑priority life sciences environment.

The role requires extensive experience in pharmaceutical construction, packaging facilities, and the ability to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or comparable technical experience.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years managing capital construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical construction practices and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with pharma and biologics packaging facilities, equipment and packaging line installations.
• Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee construction delivery teams, including internal project stakeholders, third‑party construction management partners, and construction safety resources.
• Manage assigned construction scope to ensure safe execution, quality workmanship, and functional outcomes through hands‑on, daily oversight of field activities.
• Collaborate with on‑site engineering, design teams, system owners, and project engineering services to achieve construction milestones.
• Monitor daily field progress, proactively address site issues, and remove execution barriers.
• Review, assess, and resolve construction change notices as they arise.
• Drive schedule adherence by actively engaging field teams and leveraging site‑based tools and collaboration systems.
• Maintain a strong construction safety culture aligned with internal safety standards and expectations.
• Lead coordination of construction activities that interface with existing operations, including implementation of clean construction practices.
• Review monthly cost reports and payment applications submitted by construction management partners.
• Partner with project controls to evaluate change requests, review invoices, and support monthly reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or comparable technical experience

Job description

Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company, seeks a Construction Manager for Pharma GMP sites in Raleigh, NC. You will lead large-scale capital construction programs, coordinate with engineering and operations, and ensure safe, compliant delivery within a high‑priority life sciences environment.

The role requires extensive experience in pharmaceutical construction, packaging facilities, and the ability to travel domestically to meet client project requests.