Capital Project Manager IV

AMPAC Fine Chemicals Rancho Cordova, California, United States

About this position

JOB SUMMARY

Manages assigned capital facility design, construction, or maintenance projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Responsible for coordinating internal resources and external contractors to ensure assigned capital improvement projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.  Projects are typically moderate in complexity and executed within established standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate work activities of internal engineering, design, maintenance staff, and external contractors or subcontractors to support the successful execution of assigned capital projects.
  • Independently manages day-to-day project execution, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met.
  • Track project progress against defined milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, accurate project status updates and reports to management.
  • Develops and maintains project schedules, cost estimates, forecasts, and documentation in accordance with standard project management practices.
  • Select, negotiate with, and manage activities of external consultants, vendors, and service providers in accordance with company procurement and contracting guidelines.
  • Supports vendor and contractor selection processes and monitors performance in accordance with company procurement and contracting guidelines.
  • Identify routine project risks, issues, and deviations; implement mitigation actions within established authority and escalate higher-risk or non-standard issues as appropriate.
  • Support compliance with applicable GMP, safety, and site standards during design, construction, and turnover activities.
  • Participate in project closeout activities, including documentation handoff and lessons learned.
  • Supports financial reconciliation and turnover documentation as part of project closeout.
  • May provide informal guidance or knowledge-sharing support to junior team members.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
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     EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • 7 years of experience managing facility, construction, maintenance, or capital projects in an industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environment.
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    COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

  • Project management and project scheduling skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team
  • Ability to build collaborative working relationships
  • Analytical and research skills to identify and seek needed information
  • Strong organizational and follow-through capabilities.
  • Working knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments
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    CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred but not required
  • WORKING CONDITIONS

    This role may involve work in laboratory or manufacturing environments with potential exposure to chemicals or other regulated substances. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to participate in employer-provided medical surveillance programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policy.

    PHYSICAL CONDITIONS


    This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment-at-will rights at any time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, consistent with applicable law.


    Salary Information

    $160000.0 - $170000.0 Annual Salary