Senior Construction Project Manager

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Biotechnology is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead a greenfield biomanufacturing plant project. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while managing stakeholder relationships and regulatory compliance. You will drive a safety-first culture and facilitate a seamless transition from construction to operations. If you have extensive project management experience in large-scale pharmaceutical or biotech projects and a passion for improving lives through innovative solutions, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale pharmaceutical or biotech construction.
• End-to-end expertise in design, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle of a greenfield drug substance manufacturing expansion.
• Manage project risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Management

Education

PMP Certification

PgMP Certification

Tools

LEAN Construction Principles

Digital Project Management Tools

Job description

Senior Construction Project Manager - RTP, North Carolina - 12 Months Contract

Our client, a globally recognized pioneer in Biotechnology, are recruiting for the position of Senior Construction Project Manager. A leader in the industry, our client focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions. This is your chance to join them on their global mission to better the lives of those affected by disease and illness. The project at hand is for the construction of a new build biomanufacturing plant based located on the East Coast.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle of a greenfield drug substance manufacturing expansion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phases, driving execution excellence across design, construction, commissioning, and qualification (CQV).
• Act as the primary interface between our client and key stakeholders, including engineering firms, general contractors, vendors, and internal leadership teams.
• Manage project risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP, FDA, and global health authority standards.
• Ensure seamless transition from construction to operations, facilitating training, documentation, and handover to manufacturing teams.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts, schedules, and progress reports, ensuring clear communication with executive leadership.
• Drive a safety-first culture, ensuring all construction activities adhere to site and industry EHS standards.

Desirable Experience

• Extensive project management experience in large-scale pharmaceutical or biotech construction projects.
• Strong background in greenfield or brownfield new builds within drug substance (biologics) manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects >$200M, with preference for candidates with $500M+ project experience.
• End-to-end expertise in design, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging executive leadership, site teams, and external partners.
• Polished, professional, and highly trusted to drive project success with minimal oversight.
• Experience working with EPC firms, CQV teams, and global regulatory compliance requirements.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience managing multi-train drug substance manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of LEAN construction principles and digital project management tools.

If this role is of interest, please apply now.