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ARCADIS U.S., Inc. Pharmaceutical Project Manager - 22819 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - 22819
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Arcadis is seeking a Project Manager to support Project and Program Management in the North American Places business in our Philadelphia, PA area client site location.
Role description: As a Project Manager, you will ensure that projects adhere to client requirements and business goals by developing and driving project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines set forth by the client. You will be responsible for all project phases: planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning & validation.
Role accountabilities: * Supports the Project Sponsor in the development of the business case, defining the project scope, benefits, and objectives. Will also manage the overall financial responsibility for the project within the approved funds * Responsible for the day-to-day management and deliverable completion of the engineering aspects of the project, using agreed resources, by an agreed date to agreed safety standards and an agreed quality within an agreed budget. Is also responsible for co-ordination, scheduling and reporting of activities related to stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications. * Responsible for appointment and ensuring each Project Implementation Team member's full involvement during the development of the project * Responsible for coordinating activities related to the application for and approval of statutory local authority Planning Approvals required for the project * Ensures that all appropriate technical standards are applied during the project implementation * Monitors, controls and reports on project progress on a regular basis and when exceptional circumstances arise. * Has responsibility for providing regular, timely, accurate, progress reports, cash flow and cost of completion forecasts and for the institution and upkeep of the Project Files, meetings records and correspondence, and maintaining the Project Controls information * Has responsibility for the approval of all purchases and procurement and payments on the project * Ensures that the levels of fiscal authority and controls are understood and complied with by project team members and that timely support is provided when commercial audits are conducted * Responsible for coordinating design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors, is also managing work to follow state, local, and Federal requirements * Ensure that owner's safety, security and fire protection regulations are clearly understood and adhered to, and control the property and premises until hand-over * In consultation with procurement, has the responsibility for the definition of the contract strategy, and the selection and coordination of contractors and suppliers and ensures that the execution of the project is in accordance with contract and the job specification * Chairs summary project meetings and ensures all other necessary specialist meetings are held as required and monitoring contractor adherence to safety standards * Has direct responsibility for completion of the project, including handover to the Project Sponsor and operations.
Desired skills and experience: * Experience of managing capital delivery within a pharmaceutical sector or working within a comparable portfolio of work for a leading manufacturing/scientific client preferred. * Experience with GxPs - working within clean lab spaces and or Pilot Plant spaces. * Experience managing or overseeing commissioning, qualification, and validation of development and Pilot Plant labs. * Strong knowledge / record of delivering mechanical, electrical & control works within the building services environment. * Understanding of qualified vs non-qualified utilities. * Experience with process equipment or the upfront design of process equipment flows * Experience of working within a regulated environment * Expert in stakeholder management and communication * Strong influencer and negotiation skills * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills that are clear and concise * Have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Qualifications & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree or relevant equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, or similar discipline * 7-10 years of Project management expertise
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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $132,000.