6316 - Capital Project Manager – GMP Manufacturing & Construction / Project Manager
Quick Summary
Description Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs.
Description
- We empower and support our colleagues
- We commit to client success at every turn
- We have the courage to do the right thing
- We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
- We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
The Capital Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of capital projects within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, from project initiation through commissioning, qualification, and handover. This role requires hands-on construction management capability, strong cross‑functional leadership, and demonstrated experience delivering manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure projects in compliance with GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements.
The Project Manager is accountable for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk, and serves as the primary interface between Engineering, Construction, Quality, Validation, Operations, and external partners.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- Lead capital projects in accordance with enterprise capital governance and phase‑gate requirements
- Act as single point of accountability for project execution, decision-making, and escalation
- Align project objectives with business needs, operational readiness, and regulatory expectations
- Provide clear and proactive communication to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Define and manage project scope, ensuring alignment with approved business requirements
- Develop, maintain, and control integrated cost and schedule baselines
- Lead change management, trend analysis, and forecast‑at‑completion reporting
- Ensure timely identification and mitigation of project risks and constraints
- Oversee development and approval of URS, Basis of Design, specifications, and drawings
- Ensure GMP design principles are embedded (material/personnel flow, segregation, cleanability)
- Facilitate GMP and constructability design reviews with Quality and Operations
- Ensure documentation supports validation, regulatory inspection, and lifecycle management
- Lead construction planning and execution, including site logistics, sequencing, and safety
- Manage contractors, CM firms, and vendors to ensure efficient and compliant delivery
- Oversee daily/weekly construction progress, field change control, and issue resolution
- Enforce GMP construction controls: segregation, cleanliness, and controlled turnover
Requirements
~1 min read- Ensure structured system turnover from construction to commissioning
- Coordinate commissioning activities to support qualification readiness
- Partner with Validation and Quality to support IQ/OQ/PQ execution
- Issue complete, audit‑ready turnover packages to Operations and Quality
- Ensure alignment with site change control and regulatory impact assessment requirements
- Support regulatory filings, inspections, and audits as required
- Maintain project documentation in a state of inspection readiness
- Deliver complete project closeout, including financial, technical, and regulatory documentation
- Support training, SOP updates, asset capitalization, and maintenance handover
- Capture and communicate lessons learned to improve future project delivery
- Approved Project Charter and Capital Authorization
- Stakeholder & Communication Plan
- GMP Impact Assessment and Change Control initiation
- Initial Cost Estimate and Level 1–2 Schedule
- User Requirements Specification (URS)
- Basis of Design (BOD)
- GMP Design Review Packages
- Class 3/2 Cost Estimates
- Integrated Master Schedule
- Procurement and long‑lead strategy
- Construction Execution Plan and Site Logistics Plan
- Contractor contracts and bid evaluation documentation
- Weekly and monthly cost/schedule reports
- Change orders and field change documentation
- GMP construction compliance records
Requirements
~1 min read- System Turnover Packages
- Commissioning Plans and Reports
- IQ/OQ/PQ support documentation
- Traceability between URS and qualification
- As‑Built Drawings
- Asset Handover and Operations Readiness Package
- Final Cost Report and Forecast Variance Analysis
- Lessons Learned Report
- In‑Service Date (ISD) approval documentation
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Significant experience delivering capital projects in GMP manufacturing environments
- Strong construction execution and contractor management background
- Demonstrated knowledge of:
- GMP facility design and construction practices
- Commissioning and qualification processes
- Capital cost control, forecasting, and scheduling
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in regulated environments
- Capital project delivery leadership
- GMP and regulatory awareness
- Construction execution and problem solving
- Cost, schedule, and risk management
- Clear executive‑level communication
For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
- High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
- Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
- As Needed Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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Listing Details
- Posted
- April 29, 2026
- First seen
- April 29, 2026
- Last seen
- May 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 5
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- May 5, 2026
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