Project Director

Anotech; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

A specialized engineering consulting firm in Lancaster is looking for a Project Director to lead critical greenfield construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience managing complex capital expenditures in regulated industries. Responsibilities include guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring project compliance, and managing budgets effectively. This position requires valid US work authorization, with travel expenses reimbursed for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience managing complex capex projects in pharmaceutical, biotech, or nuclear industries.
• Experience as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in budget oversight and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex capital projects ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Build and mentor cross-functional teams for high performance.
• Develop execution plans including scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Oversee project transition from engineering to operational readiness.

Skills

Managing complex capex projects

Extensive knowledge of GMP

Proficiency in project management tools

Strong advisory skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Anotech, an Alten group company, specializes in engineering consulting for the energy, infrastructure and process industries. Present in 40 countries, we offer reliable and efficient support to our clients in the realization of their large-scale projects, while maintaining compliance with local and international regulations, by presenting them to the highest qualified industry talent. Our goal is to deliver tailor-made engineering services to major industry projects that will shape tomorrow.

Our team is currently looking for a Project Director for a critical greenfield construction project. This role is responsible for leading and managing complex capital projects, while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineer, Construction Management, or related field
• 15+ years' experience managing complex capex projects in pharmaceutical, biotech, or nuclear industries
• Extensive knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements and validation processes
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

About the role

• Act as trusted advisory to executive stakeholders and sponsors
• Build, lead and mentor cross-functional project teams to achieve high performance
• Develop and drive strategy for capital project delivery
• Act as key point of contact for executive leadership
• Oversee project budgets, ensuring cost control and alignment on approved financial plans
• Develop detailed project execution plans, including scope, schedule, budget and resource allocation
• Ensure all deliverables meet regulatory requirements, including FDA, EMA and local health
• Oversee transition of project from engineering phase to operational readiness, ensuring all training, documentation and operational systems are in place before project completion

Due to project requirements, all candidates must hold valid US work authorization. No sponsorship will be offered at this time.

Candidates not local to the area are eligible for reimbursement of all travel expenses to site.