Project Manager - Construction

Description

The Project Manager of Construction is responsible for planning, designing, and tracking operational enhancement/improvement activities with a focus on new equipment purchases/upgrades for manufacturing, packaging, ERP, facilities, developmental activities, and strategic projects to support the continuous growth of the organization.

• Prepare and manage project proposals, integrating all aspects of construction and equipment-related initiatives, including scope definition, budgeting, cost estimation, scheduling and alignment with user specifications.
• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets; monitor actual vs. planned costs and deliver ongoing financial reporting and forecasting in partnership with the Accounting team. Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting of capital expenditures.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses and provide detailed cost estimates for new construction, equipment installations, and facility modifications.
• Maintain an auditable internal database of historical project costs and unit pricing for all previously completed projects, including all appropriate original internal and external documentation, quotes, contracts, purchase orders and change orders.
• Schedule and lead cross‑functional meetings with internal stakeholders to communicate project status, risks, and timelines; document meeting minutes and drive timely follow‑ups.
• Assist in securing all required permits, licenses and inspections for construction and facility‑related modifications, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Develop and serve as the primary liaison in relationships with vendors for RFQs, specification reviews and procurement negotiations.
• Compose/edit/contribute relative content for all levels of meetings. Including but not limited to formal presentations, reports, equipment specifications, construction plans, budgetary analysis. Content to follow best practice standards.
• Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance, Engineering, Validation and other cross‑functional teams to coordinate activities related to equipment installation, construction buildouts and utilities integration.
• Create equipment and facility layout drawings with a focus on process flow, safety and operational efficiency.
• Manage change‑control processes associated with equipment and infrastructure projects, including documentation and communication with relevant departments.
• Utilize maintenance and/or project management systems to establish and track documentation and schedules.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Construction Management or related technical field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with equipment installation and relevant engineering/validation tasks.
• Familiarity with financial aspects of project management, including budgeting, cost estimation and tracking project spend; ability to collaborate effectively with Finance teams.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CFR and other NYS regulations.
• PMP and Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred.

• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost estimation and financial tracking; ability to interpret and work with accounting data to support accurate forecasting and project performance analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Smartsheet/MS Project/Gantt Chart Development.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, multitask and take full ownership of projects from initiation through completion.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Adaptable to evolving project requirements and open to iterative changes throughout the design and execution phases.
• Persistent and proactive in driving follow‑up and ensuring task completion.