Sr. Project Manager (Pharma)

Are you an experienced project management leader ready to guide high‑impact manufacturing and pharmaceutical facility projects from concept through completion? Do you excel at navigating complex stakeholder environments, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering technically sophisticated solutions in fast‑moving, regulated industrial settings?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager (Pharma) to join our Manufacturing Team in Fort Washington, PA. In this role, you will lead complex projects supporting pharmaceutical, life sciences, specialty chemical, and advanced manufacturing clients—driving operational excellence, technical precision, and long‑term client success while mentoring project teams and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.

• →Lead the delivery of complex pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facility projects, managing scope, schedule, project financials, budget, risk, and client relationships across all project phases
• →Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing trusted client partnerships, identifying new opportunities within manufacturing and life sciences markets, and supporting marketing plan development for target market areas
• →Oversee the development of proposals, project plans, schedules, cost controls, change management documentation, submittals, and closeout materials across multiple projects to ensure quality, compliance, and on‑time execution
• →Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
• →Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met across all project phases

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field required
• Minimum of 11 years of industry experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Consulting industry experience preferred; experience managing client relationships with investor owned utilities is highly preferred
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, schedules, budgets, and closeout documentation
• Strong background in client relationship management and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience with project accounting processes and financial oversight
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with proven collaboration experience
• Ability to travel as needed
• PMP certification, Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent professional license preferred

• Lead high‑visibility pharmaceutical and manufacturing projects that support innovation, operational excellence, and highly regulated environments
• Influence project strategy, client outcomes, and business growth within a nationally recognized manufacturing and life sciences practice
• Grow your leadership impact by mentoring teams and shaping project delivery approaches
• Be part of a collaborative, people‑first culture that values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement

Curious about the impactful work our Manufacturing team is doing? Explore how we help clients maintain operational efficiency and compliance at: chasolutions.com/solutions/manufacturing-advanced-technology-facilities/.

$160,000 - $170,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.