Senior Project Manager (Boston)

The Senior Project Manager provides high-level leadership and technical oversight for complex facility modifications, expansions, and new facility construction projects within pharmaceutical environments. As a Verista consultant, this role operates as a trusted advisor and project delivery lead across engineering, operations, construction, and validation groups. The Senior PM is accountable for scope alignment, schedule performance, cost control, vendor management, and field execution from project initiation through turnover. Experience with Primavera P6 is strongly preferred. CQV experience is preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary Verista representative supporting client engineering and capital project teams; Advise on project strategy, risk posture, technical decisions, and resource planning; Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, EHS, construction, and CQV; Lead major facility modification, expansion, infrastructure upgrade, and new facility build projects; Develop integrated schedules using Primavera P6 (preferred) or equivalent; Build and oversee capex project budgets, cost models, forecasts, cash flow tracking, and variance reporting; Drive execution readiness including design reviews, constructability walks, permitting, and pre-mobilization planning; Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, outages, and sequencing to prevent operational impact; Conduct site walks as needed during construction; Oversee general contractors and trades to ensure compliance with design intent, specifications, cGMP standards, and schedule; Review RFIs, submittals, redlines, shop drawings, purchase orders, and change orders; Support the design and installation of building infrastructure, cleanrooms, HVAC systems, architectural builds, and process areas; Oversee clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, CIP/SIP, compressed air, nitrogen), black utilities, and core MEP systems; Support vendor sourcing, bid evaluations, negotiation, and development of scopes of work; Coordinate FAT/SAT activities, equipment delivery, installation planning, and readiness checks; Maintain detailed risk registers and drive proactive mitigation; Support client quality teams in assessing change control impacts and regulatory pathway alignment; Ensure complete engineering, construction, and CQV turnover documentation for startup and audit readiness

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline; 10+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical or regulated environments; Demonstrated leadership in capital projects: renovations, expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and new facility builds; Strong technical understanding of utilities, HVAC, cleanrooms, MEP systems, and facility infrastructure; Proven experience managing contractors, trades, engineering firms, and OEMs; Expertise in schedule development and analysis; Strong financial acumen including capex planning, forecasting, and cost control; Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

Primavera P6; CQV experience; Knowledge of GMP, FDA/EMA expectations, and engineering documentation practices; Prior consulting experience with direct client-facing responsibilities; Experience supporting FAT/SAT, startup readiness, and facility turnover

Benefits

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture; Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs; Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Medical, Dental & Vision insurances; FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits; Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit); Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays; As Needed Sick Time; Tuition Reimbursement; Team Social Activities (We have fun!); Employee Recognition; Employee Referral Program; Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement