Sr. Project Manager (Pharma)

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. invites applications for a Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) to lead transformational manufacturing projects from concept through completion.

You will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage scope, schedule, and budgets for regulated facilities in pharma and life sciences. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 11+ years of industry experience with design-build/EPC or FEL processes, and strong client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field required.
• Minimum of 11 years of industry experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required.
• Experience with design‑build/EPC project delivery, or FEL/stage‑gate processes is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, schedules, budgets, and closeout documentation.
• Strong background in client relationship management and interpreting client contract requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong experience with project accounting processes and financial oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with proven collaboration experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• PMP certification, or equivalent professional license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of pharmaceutical and manufacturing facility projects, managing scope, schedule, project financials, budget, and risk from FEL through construction closeout
• Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing trusted client partnerships, identifying new opportunities within manufacturing and life sciences markets, and supporting marketing plan development for target market areas
• Oversee the development of proposals, project plans, schedules, cost controls, change management documentation, submittals, and closeout materials across multiple projects to ensure quality, compliance, and on‑time execution
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, supporting professional growth across the team
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met across the FEL/stage-gate process

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

Job description

Join Us:

Lead Transformational Manufacturing Projects as Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) — Advancing Complex Facilities from Vision to Reality

Are you an experienced project management leader ready to guide high‑impact manufacturing and pharmaceutical facility projects from concept through completion? Do you excel at navigating complex stakeholder environments, leading multidisciplinary engineering design teams, and delivering capital project solutions in fast‑moving, regulated industrial settings?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) to join our Manufacturing Team in Blue Bell, PA; Indianapolis, IN; Charlotte, NC; or Houston, TX. In this role, you will lead complex capital projects supporting pharmaceutical, life sciences, specialty chemical, and advanced manufacturing clients—driving a client front-end loading (FEL) stage/gate process, or serving as the Engineering Project Manager of design‑build/EPC projects.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the delivery of pharmaceutical and manufacturing facility projects, managing scope, schedule, project financials, budget, and risk from FEL through construction closeout
• Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing trusted client partnerships, identifying new opportunities within manufacturing and life sciences markets, and supporting marketing plan development for target market areas
• Oversee the development of proposals, project plans, schedules, cost controls, change management documentation, submittals, and closeout materials across multiple projects to ensure quality, compliance, and on‑time execution
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, supporting professional growth across the team
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met across the FEL/stage-gate process

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field required
• Minimum of 11 years of industry experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Experience with design‑build/EPC project delivery, or FEL/stage‑gate processes is highly preferred
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, schedules, budgets, and closeout documentation
• Strong background in client relationship management and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong judgment and problem‑solving skills
• Strong experience with project accounting processes and financial oversight
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with proven collaboration experience
• Ability to travel as needed
• PMP certification, or equivalent professional license preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead high‑visibility pharmaceutical and manufacturing projects that support innovation, operational excellence, and highly regulated environments
• Influence project strategy, client outcomes, and business growth within a nationally recognized manufacturing and life sciences practice
• Grow your leadership impact by mentoring teams and shaping project delivery approaches
• Be part of a collaborative, people‑first culture that values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement

Curious about the impactful work our Manufacturing team is doing? Explore how we help clients maintain operational efficiency and compliance at: chasolutions.com/solutions/manufacturing-advanced-technology-facilities/.

Salary Range:

$160,000 - $170,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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