In this role the successful candidate will:

* Manage a wide range of projects from small renovations to construction of new buildings.
* Provide engineering support to ongoing activities.
* Serve as the company’s primary contact for all project stakeholders (end users, architects, engineers, contractors, government agencies, etc).
* Develop RFPs, solicit and obtain bids from contractors and vendors.
* Issue contracts and purchase orders after appropriate approvals.
* Develop project cost estimates.
* Secure properly executed contract and purchase order agreements, insurance certificates, bonds and other documents as required to protect the interests of the Corp
* Ensure that the projects are constructed in accordance with the contract requirements and specs within quality control parameters and the approved budget.
* Prepare, review and negotiate change orders. Issue change orders to contractors and others and prepare revisions to the project budget.
* Keep Facilities management fully informed in a timely manner with regard to any and all potential problems on a project.
* Maintain good working relationship with Architects, Engineers, Contractors, suppliers, municipal authorities, and Company personnel.
* Actively participate in project, coordination, contractor and scheduling meetings.
* Must work closely with EH&S to monitor and provide for a safe work environment for all projects.

Specific Skills and Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an accredited construction-related curriculum (BSCM, BSAE, etc).
* Project Management and/or Pharmaceutical Engineering background required.
* Minimum of 5 to 8 years exp. as PM or Assistant PM.
* Demonstrated ability to perform well in these functional areas: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, safety/insurance, written and oral communication skills, computer skills.
* Ability to manage department personnel and associates required.

The preferred candidate should also have the following background:

* Ability to construct the project in accordance with the plans, specifications, and the best standards of the trade.
* Experience recognizing design or other changes that will enhance the quality of the project, reduce operating and maintenance costs, improve the scheduled completion, or decrease construction costs.
* Ability to construct the project in conformance with the established project plan and organize the work for optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, and supplies.
* Ability to successfully build technically challenging projects while maintaining a working relationship with owners, architects, vendors, governing authorities and subcontractors.
* Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
* Assist with conceptual estimating and scheduling, both prior to bid and during design phase.
* Ensure that project closeout is completed promptly.