6316 - Capital Project Manager – GMP Manufacturing & Construction / Project Manager

Description Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities. Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day. Company Culture Guidelines & Values: We empower and support our colleagues We commit to client success at every turn We have the courage to do the right thing We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged. We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise The Capital Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of capital projects within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, from project initiation through commissioning, qualification, and handover. This role requires hands-on construction management capability, strong cross‑functional leadership, and demonstrated experience delivering manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure projects in compliance with GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager is accountable for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk, and serves as the primary interface between Engineering, Construction, Quality, Validation, Operations, and external partners. Capital Project Manager Responsibilities: Project Leadership & Governance Lead capital projects in accordance with enterprise capital governance and phase‑gate requirements  Act as single point of accountability for project execution, decision-making, and escalation Align project objectives with business needs, operational readiness, and regulatory expectations Provide clear and proactive communication to senior leadership and stakeholders Scope, Cost & Schedule Management Define and manage project scope, ensuring alignment with approved business requirements Develop, maintain, and control integrated cost and schedule baselines Lead change management, trend analysis, and forecast‑at‑completion reporting  Ensure timely identification and mitigation of project risks and constraints Design & Engineering Oversight (GMP Environment) Oversee development and approval of URS, Basis of Design, specifications, and drawings Ensure GMP design principles are embedded (material/personnel flow, segregation, cleanability) Facilitate GMP and constructability design reviews with Quality and Operations Ensure documentation supports validation, regulatory inspection, and lifecycle management Construction Management Lead construction planning and execution, including site logistics, sequencing, and safety Manage contractors, CM firms, and vendors to ensure efficient and compliant delivery Oversee daily/weekly construction progress, field change control, and issue resolution Enforce GMP construction controls: segregation, cleanliness, and controlled turnover Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Ensure structured system turnover from construction to commissioning Coordinate commissioning activities to support qualification readiness Partner with Validation and Quality to support IQ/OQ/PQ execution Issue complete, audit‑ready turnover packages to Operations and Quality Regulatory & Quality Compliance Ensure alignment with site change control and regulatory impact assessment requirements Support regulatory filings, inspections, and audits as required Maintain project documentation in a state of inspection readiness Closeout & Operations Readiness Deliver complete project closeout, including financial, technical, and regulatory documentation Support training, SOP updates, asset capitalization, and maintenance handover Capture and communicate lessons learned to improve future project delivery Project Initiation & Planning Approved Project Charter and Capital Authorization Stakeholder & Communication Plan GMP Impact Assessment and Change Control initiation Initial Cost Estimate and Level 1–2 Schedule Design & Pre‑Construction User Requirements Specification (URS) Basis of Design (BOD) GMP Design Review Packages Class 3/2 Cost Estimates Integrated Master Schedule Procurement and long‑lead strategy  Construction & Execution Construction Execution Plan and Site Logistics Plan Contractor contracts and bid evaluation documentation Weekly and monthly cost/schedule reports Change orders and field change documentation GMP construction compliance records Commissioning, Qualification & Validation System Turnover Packages Commissioning Plans and Reports IQ/OQ/PQ support documentation Traceability between URS and qualification Turnover & Closeout As‑Built Drawings Asset Handover and Operations Readiness Package Final Cost Report and Forecast Variance Analysis Lessons Learned Report In‑Service Date (ISD) approval documentation  Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field Significant experience delivering capital projects in GMP manufacturing environments Strong construction execution and contractor management background Demonstrated knowledge of: GMP facility design and construction practices Commissioning and qualification processes Capital cost control, forecasting, and scheduling Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in regulated environments Key Competencies: Capital project delivery leadership GMP