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Construction Manager, Pharma GMP Sites - Project Farma

Customer Site - NC, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026

About the role

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

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Location(s)

Raleigh, NC

Job Description

The PMO - Construction Manager is a salaried, exempt position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in the Raleigh-Triangle market and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

Project Farma’s purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies. We accomplish this through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team members collaborate with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management.

This role contributes to organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being curious, personable, and unselfish, while maintaining a strong commitment to a Patient Focused and People First mindset.

The PMO - Construction Manager will lead large-scale capital investment and site master plan initiatives within an active manufacturing environment. This role provides technical leadership across project management, construction execution, and operational readiness. You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of complex projects while supporting long-term asset reliability and site performance objectives. The construction portfolio is approximately $100M in value.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee construction delivery teams, including internal project
stakeholders, third-party construction management partners, and construction safety resources.
Manage assigned construction scope to ensure safe execution, quality workmanship, and functional outcomes through hands-on, daily oversight of field activities.
Collaborate with on-site engineering, design teams, system owners, and project engineering services to achieve construction milestones.
Monitor daily field progress, proactively address site issues, and remove execution barriers.
Review, assess, and resolve construction change notices as they arise.
Drive schedule adherence by actively engaging field teams and leveraging site-based tools and collaboration systems.
Maintain a strong construction safety culture aligned with internal safety standards and expectations.
Lead coordination of construction activities that interface with existing operations, including implementation of clean construction practices.
Review monthly cost reports and payment applications submitted by construction management partners.
Partner with project controls to evaluate change requests, review invoices, and support monthly reporting.