Facilities Project Coordinator

Facilities Project Coordinator | Frederick, Maryland, United States Lead Facilities Operation Coordinator - Frederick, MD (Day Shift, Contract-to-Perm)

About the Role
Join a cutting-edge life sciences organization as a Lead Facilities Operation Coordinator, driving GMP facility and utility equipment performance to support mission-critical manufacturing and distribution. In this highly visible position, you'll plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities, own data-driven compliance metrics, and ensure audit readiness. This is a first-shift, Monday-Friday role (8:00 am - 4:30 pm), with opportunities for advancement and the potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities

- Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance for facility and utility systems using Blue Mountain RAM CMMS
- Drive PM compliance (target 95%), manage backlog, and create weekly performance reports
- Build and maintain detailed PM job plans, ensuring all documentation meets GMP standards
- Coordinate equipment outages and maintenance shutdowns with cross-functional partners to minimize production impact
- Administer the validated CMMS: maintain asset hierarchies, histories, job plans, parts lists, and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11
- Author, revise, and own GMP quality records, including Change Controls, CAPAs, SOPs, MOPs, and PM task sheets
- Review all documentation for GDP, data integrity, and readiness for audit inspections
- Oversee contractor scheduling, onboarding, training, and deliverable verification within GMP areas
- Manage service agreements, track requisitions, and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Serve as the Facilities training representative, maintaining training compliance and the security badge system
- Present metrics, dashboards, and continuous improvement summaries to Facilities Management
- Participate in audits, safety observations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills and Experience

- 6-8 years facilities planning, scheduling, or maintenance coordination experience, with 5+ years in a GMP-regulated life sciences or pharmaceutical environment
- Power user experience with a validated CMMS (Blue Mountain RAM or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to author and close GMP quality records (Change Controls, CAPAs, audit responses)
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Solid understanding of FDA cGMP, ISO, and EH&S requirements in manufacturing or lab settings
- Proven ability to manage service contracts and lead contractor coordination
- Excellent communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently or collaboratively
- Minimum associate degree in technical, engineering, business, or related field; high school diploma plus 10+ years relevant experience accepted

Preferred Skills

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, business administration, or similar
- Advanced Blue Mountain RAM expertise

- Experience with SMRP best practices, Power BI dashboards, and capital project scheduling
- Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 11; ICH Q7, Q9, Q10; ISPE GAMP 5
- Reliability reporting and advanced maintenance KPI analysis

Benefits

- Contract-to-perm pathway for long-term career growth
- Exposure to world-class GMP operations and cross-functional teams
- Shift differentials for off-shifts after conversion
- Opportunity to impact the reliability and performance of a leading life sciences facility

How to Apply

Ready to lead critical facilities operations in a dynamic GMP environment? Submit your resume and join a team dedicated to operational excellence and continuous growth.