Sr. Project Manager (Pharmaceutical Construction) - Indianapolis, IN

Company Overview: Our client has 60+ years of experience as a top-ranked construction firm offering specialized services across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial markets.

Job Summary : This Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) will work in pharmaceutical construction, overseeing complex capital projects, such as the construction or renovation of laboratories, manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, R&D centers, and GMP-compliant spaces.

Compensation & Benefits: Our client offers a competitive $160k-$190k+ Base salary (Flexible/Negotiable DOE) + Performance Bonus potential + 8% profit-sharing bonus + 8% ESOP contribution, room for longevity/growth, etc.

Role Expectations and Competencies: Project Planning & Initiation Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project execution plans (PEP), schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, validation, and quality teams early in planning. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination Lead cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, construction managers, QA/QC, validation, and contractors. Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Manage internal project team performance and external consultants. Construction Management Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Manage contractor RFPs, selection, contracts, and performance. Ensure all construction meets cGMP, FDA, EMA, and EHS standards. Review and approve design submittals, RFIs, and change orders. Budget & Schedule Control Develop and manage project budgets (often $10M-$100M+), including forecasting and cost control. Monitor project schedules with critical path analysis tools (Primavera P6, MS Project). Mitigate risks that may affect cost or schedule, including scope creep and regulatory delays. Regulatory & Quality Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Coordinate with QA/validation teams for commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV). Support audits and regulatory inspections. Documentation & Reporting Maintain detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Provide regular progress reports for executive leadership and stakeholders. Track KPIs, milestones, and performance metrics.

Qualifications This is a position for individuals with ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in commercial construction, with at least five (5) years in pharmaceutical construction Bachelor's degree in construction management and/or related field Excellent written and verbal communication Highly proficient in the use of CM applications, including but not limited to Procore, Vista, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Applications Advanced, teachable understanding of CM theories - company mission, vision, and goals; identity, branding, business development