Project Manager - Life Sciences

Wood Life Sciences is currently recruiting a Project Manager with significant relevant experience in the Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology) industry. The Project Manager will plan, schedule and coordinate the engineering activities on technically complex projects. The work requires knowledge of Life Sciences industry practices and associated engineering work processes. Occasional travel to project meetings and job sites, as necessary, is required. This position will report to our Morrisville, NC office.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as the focal point for and manages the day-to-day engineering activities on assigned project
• Oversees, monitors and manages the day-to-day engineering activities on assigned project for compliance with budget and schedule. Suggests and implements corrective actions as necessary to achieve expected results
• Monitors performance and productivity of project assigned engineering resources, monitors staffing on assigned project and works with resource managers to make necessary adjustments
• Keeps Vice President of Project Execution well-informed about engineer progress and problems
• Reviews drawings and other engineering documentation for compliance.
• Works and communicates effectively with customers, vendors, other technical disciplines, and the organization’s project management team
• Assures that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality
• Gives effective presentations to customers, suppliers and internally within the organization.
• May serve as an individual contributor or may plan, assign, coordinate, and review work of others depending on the scope of a particular assignment
• Ensures the work performed is on schedule and within budget

Skills Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral skills and an effective presenter
• Organizes, prioritizes and plans work activities, while using time efficiently
• Organizes, plans, prioritizes, and reviews the work of other engineers
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, while developing alternative solutions, if necessary
• Understands business implications of decisions and activities
• Works with administrative supervision and effectively manages multiple and conflicting priorities
• Works cooperatively with others as a team member and/or leader,
• Understands both the technical and commercial aspects of the organization’s projects and proposals

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture preferred. Will consider a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Well-developed knowledge of the engineering work processes principles and practices associated with organization products and services
• Comprehensive knowledge of the industry practices in general and knowledge and understanding of how the work integrates into a complete project
• 5+ years of life science industry experience

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit and walk
• May require close vision work and travel

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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