Construction Manager
Job Description
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Title: Construction Manager (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering
Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead large-scale capital construction projects within an active pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will support major site master planning and capital investment initiatives, overseeing construction execution and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of complex projects.
The construction portfolio for this position is approximately $100M in value.
This is a highly hands-on role requiring daily field oversight, strong technical knowledge of regulated environments, and experience supporting packaging facility buildouts and equipment installations.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Execution & Leadership
Required Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Why This Role
This opportunity offers the chance to lead high-visibility capital expansion projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment while contributing to long-term site performance and operational readiness.
Apply today if you have deep pharma construction experience and enjoy managing complex field execution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly.
You may also send your resume and cover letter via email to the recruiter listed below. You MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line.
If you are active in a job search but this job is not for you, please reach out to jobpostings@csetalent.com. We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!
Title: Construction Manager (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering
Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
- Duration: 12+ months contract (extension possible)
- Pay rate: $120.68 – $137.93/hr
- Job Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid – 50% onsite – open to non-local candidates)
- Travel: Average 20–50% (must be willing to travel to NC as needed)
- Job#: bh18625
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead large-scale capital construction projects within an active pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will support major site master planning and capital investment initiatives, overseeing construction execution and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of complex projects.
The construction portfolio for this position is approximately $100M in value.
This is a highly hands-on role requiring daily field oversight, strong technical knowledge of regulated environments, and experience supporting packaging facility buildouts and equipment installations.
Construction Execution & Leadership
- Direct and oversee construction delivery teams including internal stakeholders, third-party construction management partners, and safety resources.
- Manage assigned construction scope to ensure safe execution, quality workmanship, and functional delivery outcomes.
- Provide hands-on, daily oversight of field activities and progress.
- Partner with on-site engineering teams, system owners, and design teams to meet construction milestones.
- Proactively identify site issues and remove execution barriers.
- Review and resolve construction change notices as required.
- Maintain schedule adherence by engaging field teams and utilizing site collaboration tools.
- Drive a strong construction safety culture aligned with internal safety standards.
- Lead coordination of construction activities within an operating facility, including implementation of clean construction practices.
- Review monthly cost reports and payment applications submitted by construction partners.
- Support project controls with change request evaluations, invoice review, and monthly reporting.
- Provide weekly updates on progress, risks, and milestones.
- Deliver monthly reporting on project financials, schedule performance, and risk status.
- Develop and maintain an integrated schedule including design, construction, commissioning/qualification, validation, and turnover.
- Ensure proper turnover of construction documentation, test records, certifications, and installed asset documentation.
- Support development of SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, and quality documentation for installed electrical assets.
- Coordinate with vendors, consultants, municipal authorities, and local utility providers as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years managing capital construction projects.
- Strong pharmaceutical construction experience within regulated manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with pharma and biologics packaging facilities, including equipment and packaging line installations.
- Knowledge of hygienic design principles, cleanroom electrical standards, and validation requirements.
- Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle (design through turnover).
- Experience using project management tools, scheduling systems, and web-based collaboration platforms.
- Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing engineering across operations, maintenance, or capital project execution.
- Willingness to travel 20–50% on average, with increased onsite presence during active construction phases.
This opportunity offers the chance to lead high-visibility capital expansion projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment while contributing to long-term site performance and operational readiness.
Apply today if you have deep pharma construction experience and enjoy managing complex field execution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly.
You may also send your resume and cover letter via email to the recruiter listed below. You MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line.
If you are active in a job search but this job is not for you, please reach out to jobpostings@csetalent.com. We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!
Meet Your Recruiter
Caroline Driscoll
Account Manager & Sr. Technical Recruiter
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