Project Managers - Biopharma Construction

World Wide Professional Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

World Wide Professional Solutions seeks experienced Construction Project Managers for a confidential BioPharma manufacturing facility project in Houston, TX. Roles are onsite, leading multi-discipline teams with GMP, cleanroom, and process systems expertise.

Responsibilities include defining scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and project milestones throughout commissioning and validation. Local candidates or relocation/per diem options available.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of construction or project management on large-scale capital projects.
• 5+ years in BioPharma, Life Sciences, or regulated construction.
• Experience in GMP environments with commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom construction, process systems, and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and contractors to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Ensure GMP compliance and regulatory milestones are met.
• Define scope, schedule, budget, and risk management strategies; manage change control.
• Coordinate commissioning and operational qualification phases; ensure turnover and validation activities meet requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

GMP experience

Regulatory compliance

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

Documentation review

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Project reporting systems

Job description

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

World Wide Professional Solutions (WWPS) is seeking experienced and driven Construction Project Managers across multiple disciplines to support a large-scale, confidential BioPharma manufacturing facility project in Houston, TX.

This is a high-visibility, multi-year capital project requiring strong leadership across technical disciplines, regulatory environments, and complex construction execution.

We are hiring multiple Project Managers with deep expertise across key BioPharma construction functions. Candidates should bring experience delivering projects in GMP-regulated environments, with a strong understanding of process systems, cleanroom construction, and validated facility delivery.

This role is onsite in Houston, TX. Candidates must be local, open to relocation, or able to support the project onsite with per diem.

Seeking Discipline Leads in the Following Specialties

• CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural)
• Process Systems (Bulk and Fill/Finish)
• Mechanical (HVAC, Piping, Utilities)
• Electrical
• Instrumentation and Controls (I&C / Automation)
• Process Utilities (WFI, Clean Steam, HVAC, Chilled Water, etc.)
• Gas and Chemical Systems
• Water Systems (UPW, Wastewater, Process Water)
• Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM / Modularization)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in alignment with Environmental, Health, Safety and Security programs and site-specific safety protocols.
• Work directly with a confidential life sciences client to ensure project objectives and GMP compliance requirements are achieved.
• Manage multi-disciplined project teams, including trade contractors, to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams through new builds, retrofits, commissioning, and operational qualification phases.
• Define project scope, schedule, budget, and risk management strategies and maintain effective change control processes.
• Review change orders with design teams and contractors to ensure scope and budget alignment.
• Collaborate with scheduling teams to establish and maintain construction schedules aligned with regulatory and project milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, and project delivery.
• Prepare project reports, maintain documentation, and communicate progress with stakeholders and leadership.
• Foster strong relationships with trade partners and demonstrate leadership in improving field productivity.
• Ensure project turnover, commissioning, and qualification activities meet FDA, GMP, and validation requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of construction or project management experience on large-scale capital projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of BioPharma, Life Sciences, or highly regulated construction experience.
• Experience working in GMP environments with understanding of commissioning, qualification, and validation processes.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom construction, process systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience managing multi-contractor, fast-paced construction environments.
• Proficiency with scheduling and construction management tools such as Primavera P6, MS
• Excel, and project reporting systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, specifications, and contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with CQV processes, turnover documentation, and system validation.
• Experience with process utilities, fill/finish operations, or sterile manufacturing environments.
• Background in EPCM, Owner’s Representative, or client-side project delivery models.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience will be considered.

Why Join WWPS?

• This is a full-time position with World Wide Professional Solutions supporting a major BioPharma capital project.
• We offer excellent benefits starting Day One, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Join WWPS and be part of a high-performance team delivering a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility supporting critical life sciences innovation.

World Wide Professional Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.