Job Details

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.)