The Facilities Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure is responsible for leading facility expansion projects, capital equipment installations, laboratory and manufacturing infrastructure upgrades, and site improvement initiatives. This role manages the planning, execution, and commissioning of capital projects while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality requirements. The position leads a team of Facilities Engineers and Project Coordinators and serves as a key partner to Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Finance.
Responsibilities
- Lead all site CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning and operational handoff.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
- Manage installation of new manufacturing equipment, laboratory instruments, utilities, and facility systems.
- Coordinate architectural, engineering, and construction activities.
- Oversee contractor selection, vendor management, and contract administration.
- Track project expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
- Manage facility upgrades involving HVAC, compressed air, purified water, electrical, process utilities, and building systems.
- Support facility expansions, renovations, and optimization initiatives.
- Ensure infrastructure supports current and future business growth requirements.
- Ensure projects comply with GMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and local building code requirements.
- Partner with Validation and Quality teams on qualification and commissioning activities.
- Support audits and inspections related to facilities and engineering projects.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year capital improvement roadmap.
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, sustainability, and cost savings.
- Support long-range facility planning and capacity expansion initiatives.
- Lead, coach, and develop Facilities Engineers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
- Conduct performance reviews and development planning.
- Establish project priorities and workload management across the team.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Capital Project Management
Facility Infrastructure
Regulatory & Compliance
Strategic Planning
Leadership & Team Management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field required.
- 7+ years of facilities, engineering, or capital project management experience.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience.
- Experience managing projects in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success leading capital projects Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, or medical device manufacturing facilities.
- Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, and validation processes.
FLSA: Exempt
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