Senior CQV Project Lead for Life Sciences GMP

Jacobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 137,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Program

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a CQV Project Manager to lead commissioning, qualification and validation efforts for GMP manufacturing environments. You’ll develop CQV plans, lead protocol execution, manage risk assessments and report outcomes to clients, ensuring safe handover to operations.

This client-facing role requires deep CQV experience, leadership, and the ability to travel to multiple sites, with a base in the Houston area. Jacobs offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent; or years of experience in lieu of degree.
• At least 10 years of CQV experience in the Life Sciences industry.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning, qualification, and validation deliverables and client relationships.
• Proven leadership, plus experience tracking progress to schedules and cost estimates.
• Willingness to travel and work at various client locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop CQV planning documents to manage CQV projects.
• Lead teams in generating and executing CQV protocols using GDPs.
• Lead investigations of protocol exceptions or discrepancies.
• Develop technical reports and CQV summary reports.
• Coordinate startup of equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform risk assessments and impact assessments; handover from construction to C&Q and from C&Q to client.
• Establish metrics to measure project criteria and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Develop client relationships and serve as Jacobs point of contact on sites; seek new project opportunities.

Skills

CQV project management

Leadership

Client relationship building

Team mentoring

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a CQV Project Manager to lead commissioning, qualification and validation efforts for GMP manufacturing environments. You’ll develop CQV plans, lead protocol execution, manage risk assessments and report outcomes to clients, ensuring safe handover to operations.

This client-facing role requires deep CQV experience, leadership, and the ability to travel to multiple sites, with a base in the Houston area. Jacobs offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.