Engineering Sr. Project Manager

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing capital projects, facility modifications, process equipment installations, construction, commissioning/validation, and engineering projects within a GMP/pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment . Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional engineering projects involving facilities, equipment, utilities, infrastructure, and system changes.

Job Title: Engineering Sr. Project Manager
Location: Ohio (100% Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months with Several Possible Extensions

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Sr. Project Manager to support projects at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Ohio. This position will manage engineering, facilities, equipment, infrastructure, and system-change projects from concept through completion.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing capital projects, facility modifications, process equipment installations, construction, commissioning/validation, and engineering projects within a GMP/pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering projects involving facilities, equipment, utilities, infrastructure, and system changes.

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and execution strategies.

• Develop project proposals, business justifications, cost estimates, execution plans, and project documentation.

• Manage capital and expense projects in accordance with site and global standards.

• Lead projects within active manufacturing operations while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

• Manage new construction, renovation, facility upgrades, equipment installation, and infrastructure projects.

• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, utilities, maintenance, QA, validation, and other cross-functional teams.

• Oversee contractors, consultants, engineering teams, and third-party resources.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and implementation plans.

• Track project progress against schedule, cost, scope, and quality objectives.

• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving facilities and equipment.

• Provide regular project updates to management, clients, and stakeholders.

• Lead project teams and ensure successful project execution from concept through completion.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Engineering or related technical field with 6+ years of directly related experience; OR

• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field with 10+ years of directly related experience; OR

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field with 15+ years of directly related experience.

• Strong project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, or life sciences manufacturing.

• Experience managing capital and expense projects.

• Experience with facility, equipment, utility, infrastructure, and/or manufacturing projects.

• Experience working in GMP/cGMP-regulated environments.

• Strong experience with project budgets, schedules, cost forecasting, and contractor management.

• Experience with construction, commissioning, qualification, and/or validation.

• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Must be willing to work 100% onsite in Ohio.