Job Description
Job Title: CAPEX Project Manager (Owner’s Representative)
Location: South San Francisco – Hybrid (3 days onsite after ramp-up)
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
Reports To: Director of Capital Projects
Overview:
Seeking an experienced CAPEX Project Manager to act as the Owner’s Representative overseeing the full lifecycle of capital projects—from initiation through design, construction, commissioning, and close-out. This role manages multiple projects (typically up to $10M each) to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end execution of capital projects, from design and procurement to construction and handover.
- Serve as the client’s representative to ensure alignment with organizational and project objectives.
- Manage and coordinate internal teams, contractors, vendors, and engineering partners.
- Develop and control budgets, forecasts, and schedules.
- Lead risk assessments, change control, and progress reporting to leadership.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, and corporate engineering standards.
- Oversee project close-out, documentation, and lessons learned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 8+ years of project management experience in life sciences, biotech, or similar regulated industries.
- Proven success managing multiple CAPEX projects up to $10M each.
- Strong understanding of design/construction project delivery methods.
- Skilled in budget management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
Preferred:
- PMP or equivalent certification.
- Experience as an Owner’s Representative in GMP manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with utilities, process systems, and facility infrastructure projects.
(This may include two long-term openings.)