Project Manager

Company Description

Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting recently merged in September 2024, uniting two industry leaders to create a new force in life sciences consulting. By combining our expertise in product development, regulatory strategy, quality and compliance and commercial manufacturing, we are positioned to deliver fully integrated solutions across the development continuum.

We are helping to enhance human health. This merger strengthens our ability to accelerate groundbreaking therapies and help clients navigate the complex life sciences landscape with greater agility and confidence. Together, we form a leading life sciences consultancy dedicated to empowering organizations to overcome complex challenges and accelerate the speed to market, scale and quality of life-saving innovations.

We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations through the most critical phases of the drug discovery, approval, product development, technology transfer and commercial manufacturing process. We also equip our partners with the tools, knowledge and expertise to streamline operations, enhance quality and ensure compliance.

Syner-G BioPharma Group was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2025 award, for the second consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G and Sequoia, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

For more information, visit www.Sequoiabiotech.com/ or www.Synergbiopharma.com

What you will be doing:

Seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Manager to act as an owner's representative on large, complex construction projects, preferably in lab/office or cGMP manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have 7-12 years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a deep understanding of safe construction practices, with a proven track record in commissioning, project management, and compliance with cGMP standards.

Is this job for you?

• Experience acting as owner's representative on a large complex construction project (this is with a preference for lab / office or cGMP manufacturing projects).
• Experience working on multi-employer sites (more than one contractor on a single construction site).
• Familiarity with taking a project from design through construction and into commissioning.
• Written the commissioning strategy/plan and protocols for a least one large project.
• Familiarity with reviewing technical submissions from all team members: Architectural and Engineering firms, System Integrators, equipment manufacturers, the owners own engineering groups (local and global) with an eye to ensuring you have everything necessary to install and commission all systems in the building.
• Familiarity with answering common construction communications like RFIs, Submittals, etc.
• Experience working as part of a larger construction team to schedule the work of the commissioning team and the moving company to meet both cost and schedule targets. You will have experience supervising a large sub-contractor team that will start-up and commission all equipment in a large capital project.
• Experience coordinating the purchase, receipt, and movement of equipment into a facility that may not be complete from construction perspective.
• Experience scheduling the decommissioning, packing, movement, and ultimate unpacking of large amounts of equipment from one facility to another.
• Familiarity with reviewing all construction site safety documents like work permits, task plans, job hazard analyses and ensuring the System Integrator executes all work in compliance with the procedures and with safety as the highest priority.
• Familiarity with walking construction sites, taking part in all daily planning meetings, making and documenting observations
• Familiarity with at least one project / construction management software package like: ProCore, E-Builder, Prolog, etc.
• Familiarity with the design, start-up, commissioning, and hand over of common lab and office building systems like Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC systems, emergency power and UPS systems, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, steam generators, etc (a plus would be to have experience doing this in a GMP environment but is not required).
• Familiarity with writing all the necessary operational and maintenance SOPs for all building systems the like: calibration procedures, preventative maintenance, lock out tagout, access control, etc.
• Had success in closing out a large project and ensuring that all necessary documentation is in place, is accurate and all financial obligations are met.
• Familiarity with a CMMS like Maximo, Blue Mountain, etc. and getting large numbers of assets set up inside the CMMS.

Though not a requirement, a few pluses will be if you have experience:

• Starting up and commissioning common lab equipment like Mass Spectrometers, HPLCs, NMRs, sample handling robots, etc. (barring direct commissioning experience - a plus would be coordinating and scheduling vendor SMEs to get this equipment commissioned as required by schedule on a large capital project)
• Commissioning advanced energy control systems like: power monitoring and lighting control.

Who you are:

• An engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, construction)
• 4-9 yrs. experience on large, complex engineering projects preferably in a mix of validation contractors and operating companies as a project engineer / manager.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience within the biotech industry with proven knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) compliance
• An OSHA - construction certification
• A deep understanding of safe construction practices and standards
• Strong leadership, collaboration, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated, independent, detail-oriented team player with good organization, initiative, and a collaborative attitude is essential

We Provide a Comprehensive Total Rewards Program Not Limited To:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, flexible time-off, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with employer matching.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career.
• Employee Recognition Programs.

Compensation: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $106,991.88 yearly in our lowest geographic market up to $152,382.37 yearly in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Legal Statement
Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G BioPharma is an E-Verify employer.