Program Manager (Construction)

World Wide Professional Solutions; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Company-match retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

A project solutions organization is seeking an experienced Program Manager to serve as an Owner’s Representative on a Bio Pharma project in Lebanon, Indiana. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of project management experience in large-scale Bio Pharma construction. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring GMP compliance, and handling project financials. This full-time position offers excellent benefits starting from Day One, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive project management experience in large-scale Bio Pharma, Life Sciences, or GMP facility construction.
• Proven success managing base build projects with process systems and cleanroom environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GMP standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between the Owner and construction teams.
• Manage project teams to ensure deliverables are achieved according to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor project financials and KPIs to ensure adherence to budget.
• Monitor financials, KPIs, and forecasting to ensure budget adherence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for cost efficiency and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and resource plans.
• Lead risk assessment, mitigation, and issue resolution across the program.
• Drive safety and environmental stewardship across partners.
• Coordinate program-level audits for safety, scope, schedule, cost, and GMP standards.
• Oversee project engineers, coordinators, and support staff.
• Lead routine program meetings and executive reporting.
• Ensure turnover packages, commissioning, and validation meet FDA, GMP and client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cost engineering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Advanced degree or PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Program Manager – Owner’s Representative (Bio Pharma Project)

WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS (WWPS) is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance.

WWPS is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our growing team in Lebanon, Indiana, working as an Owner’s Representative on a large‑scale Bio Pharma project. The ideal candidate will bring extensive project management experience in biopharmaceutical or life sciences facility construction, including GMP manufacturing environments, cleanroom design and validation, and process utility integration.

This individual must possess strong leadership, technical, organizational, and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage complex capital construction projects in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. The candidate’s career history must demonstrate consistent progression in scope and responsibility.

This is an onsite position in Lebanon, IN. Candidates must be local, open to relocation with an approved package, or able to support the project onsite through a per‑diem arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between the Owner and the construction/program management teams to ensure alignment with project goals, safety, quality, and GMP compliance.
• Manage project teams—including general contractors, design partners, and trade subcontractors—to ensure deliverables are achieved according to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee design development, procurement, and construction execution for process systems, clean utilities, and controlled environments.
• Review design and construction pricing, evaluate change orders, and ensure cost control across all phases of the project.
• Monitor project financials, KPIs, and forecasting metrics to ensure adherence to budget and performance targets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Owner and key stakeholders to develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and resourcing plans.
• Manage risk assessment, mitigation planning, and issue resolution across the program.
• Drive safety and environmental stewardship across all construction partners.
• Facilitate program‑level audits to ensure compliance with safety, scope, schedule, cost, and GMP standards.
• Oversee WWPS project team members, including project engineers, construction coordinators, and support staff.
• Lead routine program meetings and reporting updates for executive stakeholders.
• Ensure project turnover packages, commissioning, and qualification activities meet FDA, GMP, and client validation requirements.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive project management experience in large‑scale Bio Pharma, Life Sciences, or GMP facility construction (Owner, GC, CM, or EPCM roles).
• Proven success managing base build projects with process systems, cleanroom environments, and critical utilities (WFI, PW, Clean Steam, HVAC, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of GMP standards, validation protocols, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA).
• Expertise in cost engineering, estimating, scheduling (CPM), and contract administration.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, and regulatory documentation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree or PMP certification preferred.

Why Join WWPS?

This is a full‑time position with World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits starting on Day One, including:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Company‑match retirement plan
• Paid holidays and time off

Join WWPS and be part of a high‑performance team delivering a state‑of‑the‑art Bio Pharma facility that supports critical life sciences and healthcare innovation.