Project Manager

The Fountain Group LLC

Durham, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$150 Per Hour
SKILLS
Benchmarking, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Engineering, Construction Planning, Construction Safety, Cost Analysis, Cost Engineering, Cross-Functional, Document Management, Drug Manufacturing, Engineering, Engineering Management, GxP, Investment Capital, Leadership, Legal Standards, Maintain Compliance, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Operations, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Durham, NC
POSTED
3 days ago
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Project Manager for a prominent pharmaceutical client of ours. This position is located in ­­Durham, NC. Details for the position are as follows:

Pay Range: $80 - 150/hr depending on experience
Contract: 1 year with possible extension and/or conversion
100% onsite in Durham, NC with possible local travel

Job Description:

  • Serve as Project manager of Engineering Design & Construction to oversee the execution of large-scale capital investment projects critical to the advancement of our technical operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsible for managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from conceptualization to commissioning—ensuring that all deliverables meet established timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
  • The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, implementing advanced engineering solutions, and supporting improvements in plant capacity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead execution of large-scale capital investment projects across assigned platforms and regions.
  • Develop and implement project strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets (Capex Plan, recapitalization of equipment, budgeting, etc).
  • Prepare and manage project initiation documents including scope, cost, and risk assessments.
  • Oversee design coordination and ensure compliance with internal and legal standards.
  • Drive project procurement and vendor selection processes.
  • Monitor construction safety plans and conduct regular safety reviews.
  • Manage project reviews including technical quality and constructability assessments.
  • Execute commissioning plans and ensure successful project handover to operations.
  • Support audits and lead facility improvement initiatives for energy and compliance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher required
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing capital portfolios and major engineering projects
  • 5 years' pharmaceutical industry experience.
  • Proven leadership in managing external engineering resources and leading cross-functional teams
  • Strong knowledge of project cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills across technical and business domains
  • Proven success delivering safe, effective, and compliant projects in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Advanced understanding of HSE standards and GxP/QA compliance

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813-356-0199.

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About the Company

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The Fountain Group LLC

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/