Pharma Manufacturing Project Leader (FEL/EPC)

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. invites applications for a Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) to lead transformational manufacturing projects from concept through completion.

You will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage scope, schedule, and budgets for regulated facilities in pharma and life sciences. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 11+ years of industry experience with design-build/EPC or FEL processes, and strong client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field required.
• Minimum of 11 years of industry experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required.
• Experience with design‑build/EPC project delivery, or FEL/stage‑gate processes is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, schedules, budgets, and closeout documentation.
• Strong background in client relationship management and interpreting client contract requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong experience with project accounting processes and financial oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with proven collaboration experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• PMP certification, or equivalent professional license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of pharmaceutical and manufacturing facility projects, managing scope, schedule, project financials, budget, and risk from FEL through construction closeout
• Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing trusted client partnerships, identifying new opportunities within manufacturing and life sciences markets, and supporting marketing plan development for target market areas
• Oversee the development of proposals, project plans, schedules, cost controls, change management documentation, submittals, and closeout materials across multiple projects to ensure quality, compliance, and on‑time execution
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, supporting professional growth across the team
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met across the FEL/stage-gate process

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. invites applications for a Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) to lead transformational manufacturing projects from concept through completion.

You will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage scope, schedule, and budgets for regulated facilities in pharma and life sciences. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 11+ years of industry experience with design-build/EPC or FEL processes, and strong client relationship skills.