Facilities Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Project Manager  
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceutical
LOCATION: Newark, DE
 
Summary
Theoris is assisting our client in their search for a Project Manager to Lead full lifecycle capital projects with a focus on pharmaceutical utilities and facilities systems
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Manage concurrent engineering projects including facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, packaging, and inspection systems
• Provide technical leadership for GMP-regulated facility and utility projects, ensuring compliance with CQV and validation requirements
• Develop and control capital budgets and forecasts, track spend, and manage financial performance across projects
• Oversee construction activities and contractor execution (preferred), including bid evaluation, field coordination, and safety compliance
• Ensure adherence to project governance, design reviews, change control, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and EHS to support site readiness and operational reliability
• Manage external vendors, contractors, and engineering firms to ensure quality, safety, and timely project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; strong project scheduling, budgeting, and leadership skills expected
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech environments with a focus on utilities, facilities, and capital projects
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar tools for complex project scheduling
• Strong experience in capital budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, particularly for facility and construction projects
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and equipment qualification
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical utility systems
• Experience with facility design, equipment layout, and infrastructure integration
• Knowledge of GMP requirements,
• 100% on-site required

 
About Theoris:
Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.