6394 - Project Manager (Pharma Construction) / Project Manager

Description Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day. Company Culture Guidelines Values: We empower and support our colleagues We commit to client success at every turn We have the courage to do the right thing We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

Responsibilities

: Project Planning Execution Lead capital projects from initiation through completion, including construction, equipment installation, facility upgrades, and manufacturing process improvements. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project, including task dependencies, critical path activities, and resource planning. Coordinate project activities across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Construction, and external vendors.

Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement. Cost Management Forecasting Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking tools. Monitor project expenditures and provide accurate forecasting of project costs and timelines.

Track and manage project changes, scope modifications, and budget impacts. Provide regular financial updates and reporting to project stakeholders and leadership. Construction Management Lead contractor and vendor meetings to ensure project milestones are achieved.

Requirements

Perform routine field oversight and follow-up to verify work completion and quality expectations. Coordinate issue resolution between contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and company standards.

Project Controls Reporting Maintain up-to-date project status reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators. Communicate project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership. Facilitate project team meetings and drive accountability for action items and deliverables.

Utilize project management tools and systems effectively to maintain project documentation and transparency. Validation Compliance Support Understand the impact of construction and equipment modifications on validated systems.

Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities as required. Ensure project execution aligns with quality, safety, and regulatory expectations.

: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered. 5+ years of project management experience supporting construction, engineering, manufacturing, or facility-related projects. Strong construction management background with experience overseeing contractors and vendors.

Experience developing project schedules using Microsoft Project. Demonstrated experience with budget development, forecasting, cost tracking, and project reporting.