Senior Project Manager, Pharmaceutical Facilities

Consertus-US; 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

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Consertus in New York State seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex pharmaceutical facility projects from planning through occupancy, coordinating design, engineering, procurement, and validation with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes GMP/compliance, risk management, and executive-level reporting, with onsite/hybrid work in Tarrytown, NY. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in pharma-capital projects and strong client-facing communication.

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.

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.

Skills

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

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

Consertus drives positive outcomes for capital programs around the world through transformative advisory and delivery solutions and digital innovations. By leveraging leading-edge technology and embracing a collaborative, client-first spirit, Consertus works smarter to deliver results that offer higher performance, more longevity, and greater value for clients.

Consertus is made up of 800+ full-time employees located across the United States, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE, and India. An international client base, in sectors such as transportation, manufacturing, utilities, government, and healthcare, partners with Consertus for tailored solutions that help them achieve their goals.