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This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we are committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.\nBuilding for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.\nAbout Us:\nFounded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.\nWe work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.\nOur technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.\nJob Summary:\nThe Project Manager will lead and support execution of capital projects within regulated manufacturing environments, including pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities operating under cGMP requirements.\nThis role is responsible for managing projects through the full lifecycle, including project scoping, planning, design coordination, procurement support, construction oversight, commissioning, qualification/validation support, and turnover. The candidate will work closely with client stakeholders, engineering teams, operations, quality, validation, vendors, and contractors to deliver projects aligned with scope, schedule, cost, compliance, and operational objectives.\nCandidates should understand how projects are implemented in regulated environments, including the impact of change control, validation requirements, controlled documentation systems, and operational constraints within active manufacturing facilities.\nResponsibilities:\nProject Oversight: \nLead and support capital projects across the full project lifecycle, including scope development, planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification/validation support, and turnover\nManage projects within operating facilities or greenfield projects, including equipment installations, system upgrades, facility modifications, process improvements, and expansion efforts\nCoordinate project teams and stakeholders to align technical execution, schedule, budget, risk management, and compliance requirements\nDrive issue resolution, decision-making, and follow-through across internal teams, client stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors to maintain project progress\nSupport projects involving process equipment, clean and process utilities, facility infrastructure, manufacturing systems, and related support systems\nCollaboration: \nWork independently while leveraging internal, client, and industry resources to deliver practical and effective project solutions.\nBuild and maintain strong professional relationships with team members, clients, suppliers, vendors, and contractors.\nCoordinate across engineering, quality, validation, manufacturing, maintenance, and operations teams to execute projects in regulated manufacturing environments.\nMaintain composure and leadership presence in fast-paced, high-visibility, or high-pressure project settings.\n Documentation: \nMaintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including project scopes, schedules, meeting minutes, status reports, technical summaries, and action item tracking.\nDevelop and manage documentation in accordance with both engineering project processes (internal execution, project controls, and deliverables) and controlled documentation systems within regulated environments, including cGMP requirements, validation activities, and change control processes.\nSupport preparation, review, and coordination of project-related technical documentation, including RFPs, specifications, data sheets, user requirements, turnover documentation, and execution records.\nCollect, track, analyze, and communicate project data, risks, trends, and performance indicators to support informed decision-making.\nCommunication: \nCommunicate effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams regarding scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and compliance requirements, including engagement with stakeholders at technical, managerial, and executive levels.\nEnsure timely and accurate transfer of information in environments requiring controlled documentation, disciplined communication, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.\nProactively identify and communicate issues, risks, and knowledge gaps, leveraging internal resources and technical networks to support resolution and maintain project momentum.\nLead project-related meetings and ensure decisions, priorities, and action items are clearly documented and communicated to responsible stakeholders.\nInnovation: \nSupport project execution and continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, cost control, and operational reliability.\nDevelop and implement practical solutions to project and system challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address client needs.\nContribute to a collaborative environment by generating ideas, evaluating alternatives, and helping teams adopt changes within regulated and operationally constrained environments.\nQualifications and Experience:\n Educational Background: \nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or equivalent preferred).\nEquivalent education and experience may be considered for candidates with significant experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.\nExperience:\n3-10 years of experience supporting or leading capital projects, preferably in:\nPharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries.\nOR other regulated manufacturing environments such as food & beverage, cleanroom-based manufacturing, semiconductor, or similarly controlled production settings.\nCandidates without direct pharmaceutical experience may be considered if they have relevant, transferable experience, such as:\nCapital projects within active manufacturing facilities.\nEquipment installation, commissioning, and turnover.\nUtilities, infrastructure, or manufacturing system upgrades in regulated environments.\nCandidates with greater years of experience are expected to demonstrate either:\nDirect pharmaceutical / cGMP experience\nOR strong, clearly transferable project leadership experience within regulated or highly controlled manufacturing environments\n Technical Skills:\nDemonstrated experience leading or supporting execution of capital projects, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, stakeholder coordination, and project controls.\nExperience with project documentation and execution records, including meeting management, status reporting, action tracking, and turnover support.\nWorking knowledge of project implementation within regulated environments (cGMP or similar frameworks), including understanding of how project execution interfaces with change control, validation, and controlled documentation systems.\nFamiliarity with capital project lifecycles in operating facilities, including design coordination, procurement support, contractor/vendor management, commissioning, and turnover.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills across technical teams, client stakeholders, and leadership audiences.\nAdaptability: \nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities across changing business, technical, and operational conditions.\nFlexibility to support different project sizes, scopes, and delivery approaches within regulated environment.\nInitiative: \nDemonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects forward with accountability for schedule, budget, communication, and execution outcomes.\nStrong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills with attention to detail.\n Licenses & Certifications:\nPMP certification or progress toward certification is a plus.\nCAPM certification or formal project management training is a plus.\nEIT/FE certification or progress toward professional licensure is a plus.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license is considered an asset for candidates supporting complex technical or capital projects, but is not required.\nNice to Have:\nExperience supporting capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing environments.\nExperience with change control, deviation management, CAPA processes, commissioning, qualification, validation, or project turnover.\nExperience coordinating cross-functional execution across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Manufacturing.\nExperience working with client-facing project execution, contractor/vendor coordination, and regulated documentation systems.\nLocation: Raleigh, NC or Houston, TX, or other client sites.\nTravel: Flexibility and willingness for travel based on project needs.\nCompensation & Benefits:\nActual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off and company holidays\nWellness programs and employee assistance resources\nProfessional development support\nFor more information, visit our full benefits overview here.\nEqual Opportunity Employment Statement\nSalas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.\nThird-Party Agency Notice\nSalas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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