Senior Project Manager, Pharmaceutical Facilities

consertus; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Consertus Academy

Job summary

Consertus is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead pharmaceutical facility projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex plants, labs, and utilities, aligning with GMP and FDA requirements.

The role is onsite/hybrid in Tarrytown, NY, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance, manage client relations, and mentor junior staff while promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience delivering complex capital projects.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or other highly regulated facilities.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $20M total installed cost.
• Strong GMP, validation, and regulatory compliance understanding.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong financial management, scheduling, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and project management software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmaceutical facility projects from conceptual planning through commissioning.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk strategies.
• Coordinate design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, quality, and contract performance.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide executive-level status reports.
• Ensure GMP, FDA, OSHA, and regulatory compliance.
• Review change orders, budgets, and invoicing.
• Lead contractor and consultant selection, negotiations, and evaluations.
• Mentor junior project managers and engineers.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Scheduling

Risk management

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Project management software

Job description

About Us:

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.

Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.

At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.

Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at www.consertus.com

About this Role:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex pharmaceutical facility projects, including manufacturing plants, laboratories, cleanrooms, packaging facilities, quality control spaces, utilities infrastructure, and capital improvement programs.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients and oversees all phases of project delivery, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction management, commissioning, validation coordination, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing projects within FDA-regulated and GMP-compliant environments while leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. This is an onsite/hybrid role located in Tarrytown, New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pharmaceutical facility projects from conceptual planning through commissioning and occupancy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, quality, and contract performance.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve change orders, budget forecasts, and invoicing activities.
• Lead contractor and consultant selection processes, negotiations, and performance evaluations.
• Identify project risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Oversee commissioning, qualification, and validation coordination activities supporting operational readiness.
• Mentor and develop junior project managers and project engineers.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience delivering complex capital projects.
• 5+ years of experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or other highly regulated facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects exceeding $20M in total installed cost.
• Strong understanding of GMP environments, validation processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong financial management, scheduling, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and project management software platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience with FDA, EMA, or international regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) programs.
• Experience delivering greenfield and brownfield pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• LEED Accreditation or sustainability-focused project experience.

Working Hours / Compensation Range

Full-Time; on-site/hybrid;

Compensation range based on skills, education and experience and may vary; $140,000-$200,000 annually.

Based out of Tarrytown, New York

What's In It For You

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility. We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first 3% of your contributions. Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.
• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development