Lead Project Manager

• Develop presentations and proposals to secure new work and network to uncover new opportunities and resources
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and subconsultants
• Visit client sites for pre-bid meetings, design reviews, construction progress reviews, and start-up support
• Manage key customer accounts and support business growth with new clients
• Maintain and update the CRM system with known opportunities
• Prepare and manage project budgets and obtain approval before issuance
• Establish budgets and forecast resource requirements with discipline leads
• Negotiate subconsultant agreements
• Complete professional services estimates, establish project budgets, and manage changes
• Identify client scope changes, request change orders, and manage subconsultant changes
• Review client invoices, manage invoice aging, and approve subconsultant invoices
• Prepare project execution plans
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion
• Assist with construction cost estimates
• Lead design efforts with discipline leads and design project managers
• Lead and mentor project teams and organize regular meetings
• Develop deliverables lists aligned with contract agreements
• Manage subconsultants to deliver services on budget and schedule
• Review project deliverables before issuance
• Monitor progress and adjust timelines, budgets, and resources
• Prepare project forecasts and risk reviews and mitigate significant risks
• Ensure project teams follow quality approval plans
• Prepare status reports, meeting agendas, minutes, and action item registers
• Oversee RFIs and submittals
• Manage document control for drawings, specifications, submittals, and other documents
• Communicate with township and code officials during permitting
• Manage project closeout, turnover packages, and warranty work
• Engage internal and external stakeholders, provide strategic updates, gather feedback, and ensure quality deliverables
• Plan and accomplish goals to deliver targeted revenues and margins

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical and/or food & beverage sectors
• Direct experience managing production engineering and design teams in developing drawings and specifications for clients in the mentioned sectors
• Well-developed negotiating, presentation, commercial, and long-term relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package, including Word, Excel, and Project
• Good time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with co-workers and lead a project team

Demonstrates expertise in project management, client relationship management, and budget oversight within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, and food & beverage sectors. Proficient in leading project teams, negotiating agreements, and ensuring quality deliverables while managing timelines and resources effectively.

• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Budget Oversight
• Negotiation Skills
• Team Leadership

• Project Budgeting
• Change Order Management
• Construction Cost Estimation
• Document Control
• Professional Services Estimation
• Resource Forecasting
• Quality Approval Plans
• Risk Management
• Design Development
• Schedule Management

• Negotiating Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Biopharmaceutical
• Pharmaceutical
• Medical Device
• Chemical
• Food & Beverage

• Microsoft Office Package
• CRM System
• Project Management Software