Construction Manager

Our client, a leader in biotechnology is hiring a Construction Manager to join their team in Raleigh, NC
!

** This is a 1-year W2 contract with benefits**

As the Construction Manager
, you will lead large-scale capital construction initiatives within an active pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, overseeing project execution, field operations, safety compliance, and operational readiness for a $100M construction portfolio.

• Direct and oversee construction delivery teams
  , including internal stakeholders and third-party construction management partners
• Provide hands‑on field leadership to ensure safe execution, quality workmanship, and schedule adherence
• Collaborate with engineering, design teams, system owners, and project services to meet key construction milestones
• Manage construction scope, review change notices, and proactively resolve field execution issues
• Coordinate construction activities within an active GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Lead clean construction practices and ensure compliance with hygienic design and validation requirements
• Review monthly cost reports, payment applications, and change requests

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or comparable technical experience
• 10+ years managing capital project construction
  , with at least 5 years leading large-scale capital builds
• Strong pharmaceutical construction experience within regulated GMP environments
• Hands‑on experience with pharma and biologics packaging facilities and packaging line installations
• Knowledge of hygienic design principles, cleanroom electrical standards, and validation requirements
• Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing engineering across operations
  , maintenance, or capital projects
• Strong understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle execution
• Experience using project management and scheduling tools
• Willingness to travel 20–50% with extended onsite presence during active construction phases

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying; no sponsorship available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided through the hiring process per Motion Recruitment's Employment Accommodation policy—please make needs known in advance.