Experienced Project Manager (Pharma CAPEX)

Location: Vacaville, CA (On-site)

Compensation: $90.00 - $120.00 / hour

Contract Duration: Long-term (2+ years)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of capital projects (CAPEX) within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Based on-site in Vacaville, Northern California, this role involves overseeing project execution from early design phases through to completion, ensuring alignment across engineering, construction, and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Coordination

• Lead day-to-day project activities across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and client representatives.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely execution.
• Support budget tracking, cost control, and change management processes.
• Ensure strict compliance with site procedures, safety standards, and GMP requirements.

Stakeholder & Site Management

• Manage contractor activities and oversee site coordination.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular progress updates to leadership.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and comprehensive reports.
• Ensure seamless alignment and communication between all project stakeholders.

Engineering Support

• Review technical documentation, including P&IDs and project specifications.
• Support constructability and feasibility reviews during early project phases.
• Coordinate directly with engineering teams to promptly resolve technical issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing projects in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Hands-on experience executing CAPEX or large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with cleanroom or pharmaceutical facility construction.
• Familiarity with Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) processes.
• Knowledge of Critical Utilities, including WFI (Water for Injection), HVAC, and clean steam systems.
• Experience managing US-based or FDA-regulated projects.