Program/Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Program/Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Indianapolis, IN
Duration 2+ years
Start date: February 2026
Pay range $75-$100/hr DOE

Job Summary:
We have an immediate need for a Program Manager to lead a construction management team overseeing the delivery of a construction program for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Oversee and manage a team responsible for schedule, cost, quality, EHS, regulatory interface and overall program execution from pre-construction through commissioning handover.
This position may have a hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 50 miles of the local Indianapolis, IN office.

Essential Job Functions:
Overall accountability for program delivery, budget, schedule, scope, risk and stakeholder alignment.
Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule and program-level milestone plan, own change control.
Coordinate multi-discipline design, procurement, construction, process equipment installation, validation-readiness and commissioning activities.
Manage major contractors, on-site construction management team, and third-party consultants.
Deliver monthly program reporting (schedule, cost, risk, earned value) and lead steering/owner meetings.
Ensure compliance with EHS, cGMP and regulatory requirements and coordinate with QA/validation teams for readiness.
Lead risk management, contingency planning, and corrective action implementation.
Mentor and direct the project leadership team.

Required Qualifications:
BS degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
10+ years' construction project/program management experience with a minimum of 10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing construction.
Demonstrated delivery of large-scale pharma or biotech manufacturing facilities.
Strong commercial, contract and schedule/earned value management skills.
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to perform field oversight / site walks in various environmental factors.
Ability to travel (approx. < 25% of travel required).
A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:
PMP (or equivalent) and pharma-specific training (GMP, validation) preferred.
Familiarity with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP); which are FDA regulations that need to be adhered to for construction of the facility.

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