Project Manager

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Project Manager shall be responsible for the management of project activities associated with the Branchburg, NJ site master plan. The Project Management firm shall be deemed to have taken into account in its quotation all reasonable costs relating to the interface with the site Project Manager, user groups, and other site personnel.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Independently lead, facilitate and manage the execution and the delivery of multiple engineering and construction projects in the multi-million dollar range under direction of capital project lead. Projects to include systems considered both cGMP qualified and non-qualified as regulated by applicable regulatory agencies.
• Assist in master schedule development for all aspects of projects through system delivery to end user including system commissioning and qualification, as necessary.
• Develop and refine scope and user requirements with stakeholders that will be used as the basis for detailed design developed by a third party engineering design firm.
• Develop and refine project cost estimates.
• Prepare and submit capital requests (eCIR) to obtain funding for individual projects.
• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and bid packages for engineering design, equipment, and construction activities.
• Manage project financials including obtaining capital approval, PO issuance, invoicing, and project capitalization.
• Hold meetings to review progress and resolve issues, as necessary, to ensure that project scope, budget and schedules are maintained.
• Preparation and management of change controls for associated projects.
• Track required engineering (specifications, drawings, maintenance, etc.), project (RFIs, shop drawings, etc.) and GMP (change management, protocols, reports, procedures, etc.) documentation to closure.
• Perform design reviews to ensure that user, Branchburg, site and industry requirements are being met
• Lead start up and commissioning activities
• Support qualification activities
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for sitewide engineering programs and project management of utility infrastructure replacements, building repairs, improvements, major renovations, compliance projects, leasehold improvements, new building acquisition, and capital and expense projects.
• Lead feasibility studies, site and building assessments, infrastructure studies, and life cycle analysis, and develop design options and recommendations.
• Manage design consultants, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, construction managers, vendors, and suppliers. Develop buy-out strategies, project plans with critical path method scheduling, risk assessments, and project/site construction logistics plans to enable fluid and well-coordinated execution.
• Serve as liaison between Global Facilities Delivery Project Managers and the site Engineering function; coordinate and meet with town inspectors, utility company representatives, and third-party inspectors as required to drive project code compliance and all aspects of the project approval process.
• Effectively manage all aspects and phases of projects, from due diligence planning, programming, and design, through obtaining approvals from AHJs, bidding/negotiation, permitting, construction, inspections, commissioning, qualification, validation, and close out. Coordinate with site Safety, End Users, Operations, and Quality.
• Develop, manage, and drive schedule, budget, and overall program/project metrics. Provide updates at various site lead teams and global forums.
• Support the site capital plan annual budget planning and Resource Assessment program.
• Coordinate, and when necessary attend, shutdowns as required to execute project work.
• Lead site-wide roll out of engineering initiatives, including the Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) program, asset qualification monitoring, data integrity enhancements, predictive maintenance, new analytical tools, and digital plant initiatives.
• Solve complex issues using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools, facilitate risk assessments (e.g., FMEA), and identify appropriate CAPAs to prevent recurrence.
• Independently identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead lean deployment and productivity projects within the engineering/validation function.
• Collaborate with other sites and corporate on engineering program best practices and alignment.
• Work closely and collaboratively with system owners and cross-functional groups, including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Continuous Improvement/Lean, as well as onsite vendors and contractors, to implement programs and projects.
• Manage projects for process/utility equipment, automation systems, and facility/building infrastructure.
• Develop and provide regular status reports, analytics, and performance benchmarking.

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New Jersey. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $120,000 annually

Maximum Salary: $160,000 annually

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology from an accredited university is preferred.

Certification: Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, design, construction, maintenance, and/or commissioning/qualification/validation, including management of facility-type projects in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other productivity methods preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and practices (C&Q, SIP, EM, CSV, change controls, FDA and EU guidelines, current industry trends).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, including knowledge of resource loading and critical path.
• Experience in forecast spend and project controls
• Experience and working knowledge of construction site safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team to execute multi-disciplined projects.
• Knowledge of computer systems (CMMS, PLC, HMI, OSI PI) and process equipment or utility systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to build relationships, lead teams, and influence without authority.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology.
• Proven leadership of capital projects >$5M.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA/EMA regulations, and validation principles.
• Experience with facility design, process equipment, utilities, and construction management.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.