Sr. Project Manager (Life Sciences - Capital Projects Engineering)

BW Design Group; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a Project Manager to lead client relationships and oversee project execution. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in project engineering or design, particularly within pharmaceutical and Life Science fields. Responsibilities include managing project plans, resources, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction. Competitive salary range of $120,000–$180,000 is offered based on qualifications and geographic location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project engineering, design engineering, or Project Management experience.
• Experience with pharmaceutical and Life Science applications.
• Flexibility and strong initiative with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and manage resources, budgets, and schedules.
• Focus on project success and critical client satisfaction elements.
• Maintain and grow solid client relationships.

Skills

Project engineering

Design engineering

Excellent analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

Job Description

When you join Design Group as a Project Manager, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

• All aspects of client relationship development and project development and execution including development of project plans and strategies, management of project resources, project budgets and forecasting, schedule management, project engineering, integration, installation, start-up, and project closure.
• Focus on overall project success and accomplishment of objectives related to scope, schedule, and budget, as well as critical elements of client satisfaction and client development.
• Maintaining and growing solid client relationships is a key responsibility.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 10 years of project engineering, design engineering, or Project Management experience with packaging, processing, automation, or Life Science applications.
• Industry experience with pharmaceutical and other Life Science areas are important.
• Experience with the entire life cycle of projects from concept development through design, implementation, installation, commissioning, and startup is a plus.
• Requires outstanding engineering and project skills including machinery applications, computer skills, and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Candidates must be proficient with project documentation.
• Successful Project Managers are flexible and adaptive and have strong initiative and accountability. Leadership skills and experience with a drive to grow and expand local and regional clients is also important.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start‑up activities, client meetings, company‑sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.
• Bachelor of Science – Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• PE license preferred.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Project Manager, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Project Manager but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000–$180,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.