Pharma Manufacturing Project Leader — Senior PM

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

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) to lead complex pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facility projects from concept through completion.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client relationships while mentoring project teams and driving strategic growth in a regulated environment. The role supports multiple locations including Indianapolis, IN, Fort Washington, PA, Charlotte, NC, and Houston, TX, with a focus on life sciences and consumer products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field is required.
• 11+ years of industry experience with at least 8+ years in project management.
• Experience in consulting preferred; client relationships with investor-owned utilities highly preferred.
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, schedules, budgets, and closeout documentation.
• Strong client relationship management and ability to interpret contract requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project accounting processes and financial oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with collaboration experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• PMP certification, PE, or equivalent license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facility projects, managing scope, schedule, budgets, risk, and client relationships across all phases.
• Act as a seller/doer, developing client partnerships and identifying new opportunities within manufacturing and life sciences markets.
• Oversee development of proposals, project plans, schedules, cost controls, change management documentation, submittals, and closeout materials across multiple projects.
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy for the team.
• Interpret client contracts and manage relationship needs across all project phases.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) to lead complex pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facility projects from concept through completion.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client relationships while mentoring project teams and driving strategic growth in a regulated environment. The role supports multiple locations including Indianapolis, IN, Fort Washington, PA, Charlotte, NC, and Houston, TX, with a focus on life sciences and consumer products