Traveling Project Manager; Owners Rep

Position: Traveling Project Manager (Owners Rep)
Job Description

This role supports one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion programs in the United States, focused on a major capital construction initiative at a highly complex industrial campus in Lebanon, Indiana. Serving as an owner's representative, the Project Manager will help improve project execution, recover schedule performance, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and drive successful delivery of large-scale capital projects. The assignment is expected to last a minimum of approximately one year, with strong potential for longer-term involvement on this multi-billion-dollar investment program.

Responsibilities

+ Act as an owner's representative, providing leadership and oversight to support project execution, schedule recovery efforts, and overall project delivery.

+ Monitor contractor performance and progress against key project milestones, escalating issues and driving corrective actions when needed.

+ Coordinate closely with owners, engineering teams, construction managers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to maintain alignment and effective communication.

+ Identify schedule risks, execution challenges, and potential project impacts, and develop practical mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.

+ Provide regular updates on project status, progress, safety performance, and key project metrics to project leadership and stakeholders.

+ Assist with cost awareness and forecasting discussions, support change management processes, and collaborate on project controls coordination.

+ Ensure construction activities align with project objectives, quality expectations, and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Support commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout activities as required to enable a smooth transition to operations.

+ Participate in project meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and remove barriers to progress.

+ Help maintain accountability across multiple contractors and project participants, promoting disciplined execution and adherence to commitments.

+ Promote successful delivery of complex capital projects within schedule, budget, and operational objectives, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing expansion program.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 7+ years of project management experience, preferably on large, complex capital projects.

+ Proven experience leading or managing large capital projects, including projects with budgets of $100M or more.

+ Strong schedule management experience, including developing, monitoring, and recovering project timelines.

+ Robust cost management experience, including forecasting, cost awareness, and supporting project controls.

+ Experience as an owner's representative, or with EPCM, EPC, or large general contractor organizations.

+ Willingness and ability to work onsite in Lebanon, Indiana on a regular basis.

+ Biotech and pharmaceutical project experience, particularly in large-scale manufacturing or expansion programs.

+ Experience in one or more of the following industries: pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, power generation, chemical processing, refining, or advanced manufacturing is a plus

+ Startup and commissioning oversight experience, including coordination of field activities and readiness for operations.

+ Turnover experience, supporting the transition from construction to operations and facility handover.

+ Experience working in GMP-regulated facilities or environments subject to strict quality and regulatory requirements.

+ Exposure to CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) activities and processes.

+ Cost control experience, including working closely with project controls teams to manage budgets and forecasts.

+ Interest in long-term contract work supporting a high-profile, nationally significant manufacturing investment.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Lebanon, Indiana and requires working six days per week from a project trailer located at the construction site. The environment is a large, active capital construction program within a complex industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. Offering the opportunity to contribute to one of the largest pharmaceutical investment and construction projects in U.S. history.

Recruiter:
Eisen Hardy - ''

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the…