Capital Project Manager

Permanent Role in Philadelphia Region!!  Capital Project Manager - Pharma

NES Fircroft is actively seeking engineers in the Philadelphia region for a permanent Capital Project Manager position.  This role sits with one of our Engineering Clients specializing in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. 

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their most updated resume directly to gabriel.fox@nesfircroft.com along with their availability.  


We are seeking a Project Manager to support Project and Program Management in the North American Places business in our Philadelphia, PA area client site location.

As a Project Manager, you will ensure that capital improvement projects adhere to client requirements and business goals by developing and driving project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines set forth by the client.  You will be responsible for all project phases: planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning & validation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supports the Project Sponsor in the development of the business case, defining the project scope, benefits, and objectives
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and deliverable completion of the engineering and construction aspects of the project, using agreed resources, by an agreed date to agreed safety standards and an agreed quality within an agreed budget
• Responsible for co-ordination, scheduling and reporting of activities related to stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications.
• Responsible for appointment and ensuring each Project Implementation Team member’s full involvement during the development of the project
• Has overall financial responsibility for managing the project within the approved funds
• Responsible for coordinating activities related to the application for and approval of statutory local authority Planning Approvals required for the project
• Managing work to follow state, local, and Federal requirements
• Ensures that all appropriate technical standards are applied during the project implementation
• Monitors, controls and reports on project progress on a regular basis and when exceptional circumstances arise
• Has responsibility for providing regular, timely, accurate, progress reports, cash flow and cost of completion forecasts
• Has responsibility for the institution and upkeep of the Project Files, meetings records and correspondence, and maintaining the Project Controls information
• Has responsibility for the approval of all purchases and procurement and payments on the project
• Ensures that the levels of fiscal authority and controls are understood and complied with by project team members and that timely support is provided when commercial audits are conducted
• Responsible for coordinating design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors
• Ensure that owner’s safety, security and fire protection regulations are clearly understood and adhered to, and control the property and premises until hand-over
• In consultation with procurement, has the responsibility for the definition of the contract strategy, and the selection and coordination of contractors and suppliers and ensures that the execution of the project is in accordance with contract and the job specification
• Chairs summary project meetings and ensures all other necessary specialist meetings are held as required
• Monitoring contractor adherence to safety standards
• Has direct responsibility for completion of the project, including handover to the Project Sponsor and operations.

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience of managing capital delivery of construction projects within a pharmaceutical sector or working within a comparable portfolio of work for a leading manufacturing/scientific client preferred.
• Experience with GxPs – working within clean lab spaces and or Pilot Plant spaces.
• Experience managing or overseeing commissioning, qualification, and validation of development and Pilot Plant labs.
• Strong knowledge / record of delivering mechanical, electrical & control works within the building services environment.
• Understanding of qualified vs non-qualified utilities.
• Experience with process equipment or the upfront design of process equipment flows.
• Experience of working within a regulated environment
• Expert in stakeholder management and communication
• Strong influencer and negotiation skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills that are clear and concise
• Have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Be capable of managing multiple, unique assignments simultaneously
• Be self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible; have the initiative and ability to tackle new projects and challenges daily
• The ability to motivate and develop the skills of team members
• Good understanding of Project Controls environment
• Proficient IT skills (MS Office)

• Be health, safety, and quality focused I

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar discipline
• 7-10 years of Project management expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Six Sigma

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.