Design Project Manager II

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Design Project Manager II to join our talented team at our office located in Cary, North Carolina.

In this role, you will provide leadership on assigned projects and act to achieve financial, schedule, and client relationship objectives. You will also plan and organize all engineering functions specific to the project, coordinate client interaction between the project team and client, and provide guidance on recommended manpower and technical resource loading.

Additional Responsibilities

• Hold the primary responsibility for the achievement of scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives on assigned projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings with clients and prepare proposals in conjunction with department heads, directors, and other key individuals.
• Actively develop the Design budget.
• Manage client interaction on assigned projects and promote positive relationships.
• Identify risks to the project and corporation and work with Project Executives and the Director of Operations to mitigate risks.
• Is responsible for project scope control and development/communication of all change notices (SAN) to the client.
• Lead project teams of their own or led by others to a successful conclusion.
• Coordinate with project discipline lead to determine the scope, complexity, and planning and scheduling requirements of the projects.
• Prepare internal monthly financial/schedule reports for the Director of Operations for each project.
• Prepare monthly financial/schedule reports for the Client as requested by the client.
• Manage all sub-consultants on the project.
• Assist in identifying and developing innovative methods for improving project management processes and techniques against the current SOPs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

• 8+ years of industry experience at least five (5) of which includes Project Management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or planning.
• 2+ years of Pharmaceutical/GMP project experience.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
• Fundamental level of scheduling skills.
• Has the ability to run multiple simultaneous large projects.
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.
• Understanding of Earned Value and other project controls methods.
• Promotes Safety and adheres to IPS and client Safety policies.

Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and location. This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

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IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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