Project Managers needed

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

· Coordinate assigned engineering capital projects and lead projects through all phases of project delivery including initiation, planning execution and close out.

· Create detailed and accurate project schedules and execute projects according to Client’s

Project Management Methodology.

· Achieve quality, schedule and budget on assigned projects.

· Maintain good working relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers and municipal authorities.

· Work closely with Client internal stakeholders; lab leads, EH&S, maintenance, engineering and/or site services.

· Must work closely with internal and external team members to ensure for a safe work environment of all projects and activities. Responsible for the performance of the contractors in providing a safe jobsite.

· Gains consensus for optimal solution by effectively organizing and presenting proposals to stakeholders.

· Develop and conduct Requests for Proposals (RFPs), solicit and obtain bids from contractor and vendors. Issues contracts and purchase orders after appropriate approvals.

· Oversee preparation and approve documents for bid, construction drawings, specifications, turnover packages, as-built drawings, and commissioning protocols.

· Develop project cost estimates and secures properly executed contract and purchase order agreements, insurance certificates, bonds and other documents as required to protect the interests of the Corporation.

· Develop project controls and monitor project budgets. Prepare, review and negotiate change orders. Issue change orders to contractors and others and prepare revisions to the project budget.

· Monitor or track the review and approval of RFIs and Submittals.

· Lead and actively participate in project planning, design, construction and closeout meetings. Provide written meeting minutes.

· Identify and resolve issues that may jeopardize project schedules or improve project time. Keep manager fully informed in a timely manner with regard to any and all potential problems on a project.

· Inspect construction and installation progress to ensure that the projects are constructed in accordance with the contract requirements and specifications within quality control parameters and the approved budget.

· Update project logs weekly, with any updates regarding scope, schedule, costs and action items.

· Routinely present project updates to management and stakeholders.

· Keep management fully informed in a timely manner with regard to any and all potential problems on a project.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs to design project and update on project progress.

· Lead programing activities with stakeholders related to assigned office or lab projects. Create lab utility matrix.

· Plan and coordinate assigned lab move activities in support of engineering capital and lifecycle projects.

 

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

· 10+ years of project management experience required.

· BA or BS or; 5+ years of experience and a MS or MBA, Engineering background required.

· Experience in biopharmaceutical development, land development, office/lab planning, move coordination and small capital construction management required.

· Direct project management experience with office and lab renovations required.

· Experience in managing a portfolio of small projects required.

· Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry involving cGMP required.

· Experience and training in reading construction drawings (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Plumbing, Structural, Fire) and construction specifications.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required.

· Effective in multitasking, managing time and prioritizing projects to meet established deadlines.

· Demonstrated knowledge and active use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project).

· Knowledge of AutoCAD, Primavera P6 and Bluebeam a plus.