Pharmaceutical Project Manager - New Jersey
Michael Page International
- Branchburg, New Jersey
- 4 days ago
- $150,000–$170,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Our client is a leading construction and project services firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the life sciences, pharmaceutical, industrial, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Sitework and utility infrastructure experience is highly preferred, including work involving underground utilities, campus infrastructure, and related civil improvements.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Branchburg, New Jersey |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$170,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Pharmaceutical Construction Project Manager
Our client is a leading construction and project services firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the life sciences, pharmaceutical, industrial, and advanced manufacturing sectors. They have a long-standing presence within the New Jersey pharmaceutical market and partner with some of the world's most recognized life sciences organizations.
Lead pharmaceutical construction projects from planning and preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and reporting requirements.
Coordinate with owners, facility managers, engineers, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
Oversee site logistics and construction activities within an active pharmaceutical campus environment.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and site-specific operating procedures.
Drive project execution while minimizing disruption to ongoing manufacturing and facility operations.
Review construction documents, project specifications, and change management requests.
Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
Manage subcontractors and field teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Support utility infrastructure, facility upgrades, and site improvement projects as required.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
10+ years of experience as a Project Manager within construction, engineering, or capital project delivery.
Experience managing projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, or regulated industrial environments.
Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.
Sitework and utility infrastructure experience is highly preferred, including work involving underground utilities, campus infrastructure, and related civil improvements.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and pharmaceutical facility requirements is highly desirable.
Demonstrated career stability with reputable contractors, construction managers, or engineering firms.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Compensation up to $185K+ depending upon experience level
Bonus potential
Vehicle allowance
Opportunity to lead impactful projects at a major pharmaceutical campus in New Jersey.
Exposure to high-profile life sciences and capital improvement projects.
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
Long-term project pipeline with a stable and growing organization.
Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support.
Significant opportunities for career growth and advancement within the life sciences construction sector.
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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