Project Manager

ABEC Inc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing supplier is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from inception to closure in Bethlehem, PA. The successful candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive experience in project management. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, ensuring customer satisfaction, and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement processes is a plus. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years post-graduate work in an Engineering field.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned jobs from notice to completion.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and support preparation of proposals.
• Lead design engineering and manage internal project team.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Team collaboration

Project scheduling with Microsoft Project

Understanding of AutoCAD P&ID Drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Biotech Eng., Chem. E., ME, or Metallurgical/Materials Eng.)

Job description

Description

This is a full time, onsite role at our Bethlehem, PA location.

Company Background:

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned jobs from notice to start, until final approval is received, and the job is closed. This must be accomplished safely, to specifications, within budget, on time, and to the satisfaction of the customer. The Project Manager will also monitor safety programs with special emphasis on job site safety. The role will require continuous engagement with clients daily requiring a high level of business acumen. The ability and desire to work with team members to succeed in a common goal is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Support the activities of the Sales and Marketing/Product Development Departments.
• Provide technical guidance to internal & external customers.
• Support preparation of ‘Budgetary’ and ‘Firm’ proposals.
• Conduct/manage specification review to develop/confirm scope of work including exceptions & clarifications.
• Develop cost estimates (material & labor).
• Develop project schedule.
• Support review of contractual terms & conditions.
• Lead and coordinate design engineering, procurement, manufacturing operations, quality, safety, and other supporting functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage internal project team and project activities.
• Manage internal & external project meetings (project status, design review, execution planning, etc.).
• Direct customer point of contact managing project execution.
• Manage project setup and maintenance within the company ERP system.
• Develop and manage project schedule, progress and forecast.
• Responsible for change control management on assigned projects.
• Responsible for project reporting and presentations both internally and externally.
• Manage planning and execution of customer acceptance testing and supporting documentation.
• Customer single point of contact on all project issues.
• Responsible for managing customer satisfaction.
• Support corporate initiatives.
• Support and participate in safety procedures and initiatives.
• Support quality process and initiatives.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement process.
• Provide input for performance evaluations of project team members.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Biotech Eng., Chem. E., ME, or Metallurgical/Materials Eng.).
• 7 – 10 years post graduate work in an Engineering field.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Able to develop detailed cross functional schedules utilizing Microsoft Project.
• Able to read and interpret AutoCAD P&ID Drawings.
• Able to work with controls engineers to ensure the mechanical system installed will function properly.
• A successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work well with a team, as well as be self-reliant and independent when necessary.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.