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Exton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Overview
We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager / Pharma to join our team in Exton, PA.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager that is technically strong in industrial and pharmaceutical projects with alternative delivery methods and strong client development skills. This individual is responsible for the driving successful performance of engineering projects and ensuring alignment with project objectives, requirements, metrics, and quality standards. Expect project work to include all levels of design: feasibility studies, conceptual & basis of design, construction documentation, and construction administration. Project sizes will vary and will consist primarily of life science industry projects doing both existing building renovations and new construction.
Your role
- Overall responsibility for the technical/commercial delivery and project execution.
- Implementing Quality Plans.
- Define scope of work and how the project will be delivered within the budget.
- Develop the project execution strategy in alignment with the Project Team and Customer.
- Monitor the effectiveness of the project execution strategy and modify as necessary to accommodate changing circumstances throughout the life of the project.
- Identify resource needs, timing and organize with resource owners.
- Coordinate the design between all disciplines.
- Obtain PO from the Client, agree to invoicing details, track payments, etc.
- Prepare Project Monthly Project Reports and ensure early notification of any significant project issues with potential commercial risks.
- Manage Customer agreement and sub-consultant agreements/contracts.
- Develop and agree project schedule(s): track/report progress and implement controls.
- Develop project budgets and then monitor and report on them regularly.
- Set up the project change management log: prepare change orders, identify and record changes, and review regularly with the Client.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory authorities.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with AtkinsRéalis and/or Customer procedures.
Review contract risks, organize appropriate reviews and take appropriate steps to mitigate. - Develop and maintain good Customer relationships.
- Set up appropriate communications and reporting structures (meeting, reports etc.) and follow up on any Customer complaints or issues.
- Lead the proposal effort: develop the execution strategy, commercials for proposal and lead the presentation to the Client.
- Motivate and direct the project team, including sub consultants.
- Close out of projects including certification, handover, close-out review/report, project metrics, capturing "Lessons Learned" and filing/archiving.
Location
Exton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-146151
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or relevant work experience.
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is strongly preferred.
- 10 + Years of design experience in a design firm setting (preferably in the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Cell & Gene Therapy sectors).
- Experience managing large capital projects.
- Knowledge of cGMP Manufacturing standards.
- Good commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Good understanding of all disciplines.
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to produce quality work and achieve project deadlines within budget.
- Strong work ethic, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality.
- A forward planner who identifies and resolves project issues.
- Ability to critically assesses own performance and the performance of others.
- The ability to travel as needed for client and project development.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Excellent commercial skills with the ability to manage projects to budget man-hours and commercial return targets.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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