Senior Project Manager - Pharma & Biotech GMP Projects

Tandem Project Management Ltd.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Project Management Ltd. in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead pharmaceutical and biotech capital projects from design through handover.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective results in GMP environments. You will coordinate design reviews, procurement, commissioning and C&Q activities, while upholding health, safety and environmental standards and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, process, mechanical, electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years project management experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences sector.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects safely, on time and within budget in GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, contractors, risks and change control.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction, procurement and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements, quality systems and construction safety regulations.
• Experience with scheduling and reporting tools; Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware, proactive and client-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of projects from design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, schedules and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress, costs and critical path activities, implementing mitigation plans as required.
• Manage project risks, change control, variations, cost estimates, forecasts and contractor valuations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, design consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Manage design reviews, constructability assessments, tender packages, contractor evaluations and technical queries.
• Oversee contractor and vendor submittals, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities and project handover documentation.
• Promote a proactive health, safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with applicable US regulations and client standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, manage corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare project reports covering safety, schedule, cost, procurement, risks and issues.
• Develop strong client relationships, identify business development opportunities and contribute to proposals, execution plans and commercial presentations.
• Promote Tandem's capabilities and represent the company at client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team coordination

Change control

Client focus

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Tandem Project Management Ltd. in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead pharmaceutical and biotech capital projects from design through handover.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective results in GMP environments. You will coordinate design reviews, procurement, commissioning and C&Q activities, while upholding health, safety and environmental standards and driving continuous