Construction Manager, Pharma GMP Sites - Project Farma

PerkinElmer

Raleigh, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Marketing, Billing, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Growth, Capital Project, Change Requests/Orders, Cleanroom, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Distribution Services, Documentation, Driver's License, Drug Manufacturing, Electricity, Engineering, Financial Operations, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Government, Healthcare, Investment Capital, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, Patient Care, Performance Management, Portfolio Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project Control, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk, Safety Standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Raleigh, North Carolina
POSTED
10 days ago

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Construction Manager, Pharma GMP Sites - Project Farma


Location(s)

Raleigh, NC

Job Description

The PMO - Construction Manager is a salaried, exempt position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in the Raleigh-Triangle market and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

Project Farma’s purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies. We accomplish this through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team members collaborate with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management. 

This role contributes to organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being curious, personable, and unselfish, while maintaining a strong commitment to a Patient Focused and People First mindset.

The PMO - Construction Manager will lead large-scale capital investment and site master plan initiatives within an active manufacturing environment. This role provides technical leadership across project management, construction execution, and operational readiness. You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of complex projects while supporting long-term asset reliability and site performance objectives. The construction portfolio is approximately $100M in value. 

Responsibilities 

  • Direct and oversee construction delivery teams, including internal project 
  • stakeholders, third-party construction management partners, and construction safety resources. 
  • Manage assigned construction scope to ensure safe execution, quality workmanship, and functional outcomes through hands-on, daily oversight of field activities. 
  • Collaborate with on-site engineering, design teams, system owners, and project engineering services to achieve construction milestones. 
  • Monitor daily field progress, proactively address site issues, and remove execution barriers. 
  • Review, assess, and resolve construction change notices as they arise. 
  • Drive schedule adherence by actively engaging field teams and leveraging site-based tools and collaboration systems. 
  • Maintain a strong construction safety culture aligned with internal safety standards and expectations. 
  • Lead coordination of construction activities that interface with existing operations, including implementation of clean construction practices. 
  • Review monthly cost reports and payment applications submitted by construction management partners. 
  • Partner with project controls to evaluate change requests, review invoices, and support monthly reporting. 

Accountability & Reporting 

  • Provide weekly updates on construction progress, risks, and key milestones. 
  • Deliver monthly reporting on project financials, schedule status, and risk profile. 
  • Develop and maintain an integrated project schedule covering design, construction, commissioning/qualification, validation, and system turnover. 
  • Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, municipal authorities, and local utility providers as required. 
  • Ensure proper turnover of construction documentation, test records, materials, and certifications. 
  • Support development of SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, and quality documentation for installed electrical assets. 

Attributes for Success

  • Technical Delivery: Applies advanced technical knowledge and professional expertise  

  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Seeks better ways, adapts to change and champions new ideas.  

  • Customer Focus & Professionalism: Represents PF with consistent professionalism, appropriate escalation and respect for internal stakeholders, even during high stress delivery situations  

  • Integrity & Humility: Demonstrates self-awareness and puts PF mission above ego  

  • Collaboration & Communication: Communicates clearly and proactively and drives transparent alignment with clients.  

  • Project Execution: Delivers reliably, manages priorities and drives for high quality outcomes  

  • Growth Mindset: Shows openness to new ideas, feedback and change 

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or comparable technical experience. 
  • Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years managing capital construction projects. 
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical construction practices and regulated  manufacturing environments. 
  • Hands-on experience with pharma and biologics packaging facilities, equipment and packaging line installations. 
  • Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments. 

Other Requirements 

  • Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing engineering across operations, maintenance, or capital project execution. 
  • Working knowledge of hygienic design principles, cleanroom electrical standards, and validation requirements. 
  • Solid understanding of the end-to-end project execution lifecycle. 
  • Experience using project management and scheduling tools, including web-based collaboration platforms. 

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license. 

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $185,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

About the Company

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PerkinElmer


A healthier future starts with the work we do today
At PerkinElmer, we design, manufacture and deliver advanced technology solutions that address the world's most critical health and safety concerns, including maternal and fetal health, clean water and air, and safe food and toys.

Our expertise combines science, innovation and a culture of operational excellence to offer our customers technology services and support that improve the quality of people's lives worldwide.

A Leader in Human Health
Whether it's testing newborns for life-threatening disorders, supporting scientists in finding better cures, or helping doctors treat disease, our focus on human health extends beyond the lab and into hospitals and homes. With our innovative screenings and treatments, and our ongoing development of advanced life science tools, we help generate earlier medical insights, more accurate results, and more effective therapies.

A Leader in Environmental Health
Our work in environmental health improves the quality and sustainability of our environment, and the security of people in the places where we live, work and play. This includes providing the analytical instrumentation, and services that ensure clean air and water; safe food and consumer products; and efficient, renewable energy - the essential components of a healthier, safer today and tomorrow.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
http://www.perkinelmer.com/