Technical Project Manager

About the Role:
TAI is looking for an experienced Project Manager to champion complex Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical engineering projects. You'll serve as the Technical "Conscience," overseeing all project phases, including budgeting, scheduling, and managing expert teams. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of ten years of experience in the life sciences sector are essential, with a deep command of cGMP's, ASME BPE, and regulatory standards to ensure project quality and compliance.

About TAI:
TAI has been a leading multidisciplinary firm for over 35 years, providing expert engineering, management, and technical services to industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and mission critical markets. With over 300 skilled professionals, 16 different divisions, and 6 offices across the US, TAI offers sole-source solutions for complex projects, built on long-term client partnerships and a culture that attracts top talent.

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 technical engineering efforts and act as the Technical “conscience” for projects.
• Ensure project deliverables meet TAI and client expectations
• Manage all phases of a project - setup, execution, and closeout
• Develop and maintain project and resource schedules
• Define and secure the necessary Subject Matter Experts (SME).
• Lead and task manage teams of Subject Matter Experts
• Develop and maintain project management deliverables such as project control and execution plans, risk registers, and regular project progress reports.
• Provide a single point of contact between TAI and client – getting info from client for the design,
• Providing the client with necessary information and resolving most project issues with the client.
• Prepare initial budget, tracking overall costs, approving pending invoices, and pursuing change orders as required.
• Perform overall project quality control.
• Research and apply applicable industry codes
• Independently work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to codes is required.
• Direct and review work of project design team; check progress of work and alert managers to change in scope and additional services.
• Direct CAD designers for the preparation of construction drawings.
• Coordinate project design with other engineering disciplines.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical is preferred) from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer or PMP is a plus
• Minimum of ten years of applicable consulting or engineering experience within life sciences/ pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in utilizing construction documents for life sciences/pharmaceutical facilities.
• Basic understanding of all engineering disciplines with capacity to self-perform process engineering.
• Minimum of ten years of experience reviewing and approving PFD’s, P&ID’s, equipment and piping specifications. Preferably, knowledge preparing documents.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience managing life science engineering projects at new or existing facilities.
• Experience with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory standards and requirements required
• Advanced knowledge and application of cGMP’s and ASME BPE required
• Understanding of process controls
• Great leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to perform field work that will include walking, kneeling, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and/or ladders.
• Must be willing to travel to client sites

Candidates must have experience with the following software:

• Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• AutoCAD (ability to open drawings, navigate, edit text, and print) - Preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $150,000 – 185,000 annually (based upon experience)
• 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 www.taiengineering.com.