OverviewSSOE is seeking a Senior Project Manager with pharmaceutical facilities experience to join our Industrial Facilities Design team. The ideal person will have senior-level experience in the pharmaceutical facilities design space and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-performance manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up.
AI and Innovation
At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.
Responsibilities
The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.
- Coordinates multi-discipline major projects, overseeing all discipline job captains assigned to project.
- Directly accountable for adherence to timetable and financial success of assigned project.
- Responsible for preparation of fee proposal and contract negotiations with client with input from PIC.
- Establishes project scope of work in coordination with Discipline Captains and Department Managers including: planning of work, design concepts/design direction, determining discipline type and amount of tasks to be performed, communicates to DM staff capabilities to fit specific project needs.
- Prepares the plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.
- Prepares project budget and work schedule to serve as a "measuring stick" of progress.
- Develops budget for "out-of-pocket" expenses.
- Follows established procedures to effectively administer project (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, document control, etc.).
- Contracts for outside consultants/services as needed.
- Interfaces with political subdivision inspection and regulatory agencies.
- Communicates client requirements to each discipline.
- Coordinates meetings and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved.
- Monitors progress of project, reviews work accomplished and monitors construction budget costs.
- Reviews and approves client billings.
- Performs a prime role in client contact and business development activities. Serves as a lead participant in presentations for new or prospective work.
- Responsible for the collection of past due amounts with assistance from the PIC or accounting as needed.
- May assist in the training or mentoring of other Project Managers to familiarize them with SSOE or the client specific requirements.
- Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.
- May travel to other SSOE facilities and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.
- Travel required.
- Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.
Qualifications
Qualifications You’ll Need on Day One:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
- PMP Registration strongly preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in the industrial facilities design industry AND 5+ years experience managing pharmaceutical facilities design projects.
- Managing the design of major capital industrial projects within an engineering or architecture consulting firm.
- Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, new construction, building systems/components, technology, and construction administration.
- Experience with various disciplines, trades, and systems related to complex industrial facilities, with an emphasis on full project delivery.
- Experience in the execution of multi-office projects with remote teams.
- Strong people leadership skills, along with building and maintaining client relationships.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in client-facing roles and business development.
- Ability to travel to project locations for short-term visits to client sites.
- Valid driver’s license and passport for potential project-related international travel.
