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Senior Project Manager

TAI Engineering
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026
About the Role:
The Senior Project Manager will play a central role in driving major capital expansion projects for a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. Acting as the client’s Owner’s Representative, this leader oversees projects from initial concept through engineering, construction, commissioning, and final handover. The position is deeply embedded in the evolution of a complex, cGMP-regulated environment, guiding cross-functional teams, external partners, and large-scale facility initiatives to successful, compliant, and efficient delivery. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in steering multifaceted technical programs and shaping the future capabilities of a cutting-edge biologics manufacturing operation.

About TAI:
TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:
  • Lead the full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) execution of capital projects from conceptual planning through engineering, construction, commissioning, qualification, and closeout.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources for large-scale facility and manufacturing initiatives.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Procurement, and external engineering and construction partners.
  • Oversee contractor selection, design reviews, procurement activities, construction execution, and project controls.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks while managing scope changes and budget performance.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and company engineering standards throughout project execution.
  • Provide regular project updates to leadership and key stakeholders while driving projects to successful completion.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance facility performance, manufacturing capacity, and operational efficiency.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10–15 years of experience managing capital projects with full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) responsibility.
  • 5 years of experience managing capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other cGMP manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated success delivering capital projects valued at $100 million or greater.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical facility design (biologics manufacturing), manufacturing infrastructure, construction management, and project controls.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, EPC firms, contractors, and equipment vendors.
  • Working knowledge of cGMP regulations, commissioning, qualification, and validation practices.
  • Experience supporting biologics manufacturing, cleanroom environments, and single-use bioprocess systems.
  • Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) processes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Pay: $150,000-215,000 Annually (depending on experience)
  • Eligible for overtime pay
  • Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
  • 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:
  • The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
  • The ability to balance your work and family activities.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
  • A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
  • Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/

Salary : $150,000 - $215,000

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