Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for a prominent pharmaceutical client of ours.

Location:

Durham, NC

Pay Range: $80 - 150/hr depending on experience

Contract: 1 year with possible extension and/or conversion

Onsite: 100% onsite in Durham, NC with possible local travel

• 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.

• 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 .

We do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate hired.

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