Project Manager- Life Sciences

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Project Manager to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Hybrid.

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The Role

Wood is currently recruiting a Project Manager with significant relevant experience in the Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology) industry. The Project Manager will plan, schedule and coordinate the engineering activities on technically complex projects. The work requires knowledge of Life Sciences industry practices and associated engineering work processes. Occasional travel to project meetings and job sites, as necessary, is required. This position will report to our Philadelphia -USA office.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.

What we can offer

- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sector.

- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.

- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.

- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.

- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.

- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Typical responsibilities

- Serves as the focal point for and manages the day-to-day engineering activities on assigned project.

- Oversees, monitors and manages the day-to-day engineering activities on assigned project for compliance with budget and schedule. Suggests and implements corrective actions as necessary to achieve expected results.

- Monitors performance and productivity of project assigned engineering resources, monitors staffing on assigned project and works with resource managers to make necessary adjustments.

- Keeps Vice President of Project Execution well-informed about engineer progress and problems.

- Reviews drawings and other engineering documentation for compliance.

- Works and communicates effectively with customers, vendors, other technical disciplines, and the organization’s project management team.

- Assures that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality.

- Gives effective presentations to customers, suppliers and internally within the organization.

- May serve as an individual contributor or may plan, assign, coordinate, and review work of others depending on the scope of a particular assignment.

- Ensures the work performed is on schedule and within budget.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

Skills Requirements:

- Excellent written and oral skills and an effective presenter

- Organizes, prioritizes and plans work activities, while using time efficiently

- Organizes, plans, prioritizes, and reviews the work of other engineers

- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, while developing alternative solutions, if necessary

- Understands business implications of decisions and activities

- Works with administrative supervision and effectively manages multiple and conflicting priorities

- Works cooperatively with others as a team member and/or leader,

- Understands both the technical and commercial aspects of the organization’s projects and proposals

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture preferred. Will consider a combination of education and relevant experience.

- Well-developed knowledge of the engineering work processes principles and practices associated with organization products and services

- Comprehensive knowledge of the industry practices in general and knowledge and understanding of how the work integrates into a complete project

- 10+ years of life science industry experience

Physical Requirements:

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit and walk

- May require close vision work and travel

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.