Capital Project Manager

PSC Biotech

$130K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Project Management, or related discipline
  • 5+ years managing capital projects in regulated manufacturing
  • Proven ability to lead facility modifications and equipment projects
  • Experience in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
  • Familiarity with automated manufacturing equipment and technology integration
  • Strong leadership with cross-functional teams and external partners
  • PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead capital projects from initiation through completion
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans and documentation
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure on-time execution
  • Coordinate facility modifications with minimal operational disruption
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
  • Oversee equipment installation and readiness activities
  • Monitor project performance and drive risk mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • 100% medical premiums paid for employees and 50% for dependents
  • Insurance options including life insurance and long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Generous PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Education assistance
  • Pet insurance offerings
  • Discounts at Anytime Fitness and other financial perks
Full Job Description
Job Description
Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Capital Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects within a regulated manufacturing environment. This individual will oversee facility modifications, equipment installation and transfer activities, and cross-functional project execution while ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with applicable quality and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering complex capital projects in active manufacturing facilities, coordinating stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, validation, finance, and external vendors.

  • Lead capital projects from initiation through completion, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers, and project documentation.
  • Manage multiple concurrent equipment and facility projects while prioritizing activities and driving on-time execution.
  • Coordinate facility modification and expansion activities within an operating manufacturing environment while minimizing operational disruption.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, validation, EH&S, procurement, finance, and external contractors to achieve project objectives.
  • Oversee equipment installation, startup, and operational readiness activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and business goals.
  • Partner with technical teams to support equipment transfer and integration initiatives.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Coordinate contractor, supplier, and vendor activities, including scope management, project communications, and issue resolution.
  • Support commissioning, qualification, and validation efforts, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities as required.
  • Maintain compliance with GMP regulations, site procedures, and quality standards throughout project execution.
  • Ensure adherence to environmental health and safety requirements, contractor safety programs, and safe work practices.
  • Provide regular project updates, status reports, and executive-level communications to key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience managing capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Proven experience leading facility modifications, equipment installation projects, or manufacturing expansion initiatives.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ execution.
  • Familiarity with automated manufacturing equipment and technology integration projects.
  • Knowledge of equipment transfer, manufacturing startup, or operational readiness programs.
  • Experience working within highly regulated life sciences or animal health manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and resource planning.
  • Experience working in GMP-regulated environments and managing project documentation in accordance with quality requirements.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Experience managing contractors, equipment suppliers, engineering firms, and other project stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of project management methodologies, project controls, and risk management practices.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification preferred.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • No C2C at this time.


Benefits

Offering a full suite of benefits, PSC Biotech™ is firmly focused on diligently investing in our employees who enable our company to fulfill our mission and achieve success. We want to promote balance, so you not only enjoy your work, but also have the time and resources to live your life happy and healthy.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision - PSC pays 100% of all qualifying employee medical premiums and 50% for qualifying dependents
  • Insurance options for Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and more.
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
  • Education Assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Discounted rate at Anytime Fitness
  • Financial Perks and Discounts

Adhering to the requirements of California's law on salary transparency, the salary bracket for this role is set between $130,000 - $160,000 annually. The salary offered may be adjusted based on various factors such as the applicant's qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

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