Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Spokane, WA

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead capital construction and engineering projects supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing facility upgrades, utility projects, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, biologics, vaccine, sterile manufacturing, medical device, or CDMO environments. This role requires strong project leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to successfully deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Construction Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Automation, EHS, contractors, and external engineering partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead capital construction projects from concept, design, procurement, execution, commissioning, qualification, and final turnover to operations.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, procurement activities, and overall project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Automation, Maintenance, and EHS.
• Oversee construction activities within active GMP manufacturing facilities while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Manage engineering contractors, subcontractors, construction firms, equipment suppliers, and external vendors.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules, milestones, critical paths, and project deliverables.
• Conduct project status meetings and provide regular updates regarding schedule, cost, project risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Support engineering design reviews, constructability assessments, value engineering, and project planning activities.
• Coordinate facility shutdowns, utility tie-ins, equipment installations, startup activities, and operational readiness.
• Partner with CQV teams to support Commissioning, Qualification, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and startup activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA regulations, EHS requirements, engineering standards, and company quality systems.
• Participate in Change Control, deviation investigations, CAPA, risk assessments, and project documentation as required.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with site safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on project execution, facility reliability, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Prepare project documentation including budgets, schedules, procurement plans, contractor agreements, and executive progress reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of Construction or Capital Project Management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, vaccine, medical device, CDMO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing capital projects, facility expansions, equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, and construction activities.
• Strong experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, procurement, and risk management.
• Experience managing contractors, engineering firms, subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting sterile manufacturing, aseptic processing, injectable products, biologics, vaccines, fill-finish operations, or cleanroom facilities.
• Familiarity with cleanroom design, HVAC systems, WFI, Clean Steam, Process Utilities, CIP/SIP systems, compressed gases, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Commissioning, Qualification, Validation (CQV), startup, and operational readiness.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP, ISPE guidelines, engineering standards, and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects ranging from $1M to $50M .
• Previous experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, biologics facilities, or CDMOs.