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Project Controls Manager - BioPharma

Philadelphia, PA

Posted: 03/06/2025 Job Number: 34336

Job Description

Job Title: Project Controls Manager – BioPharma
 
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Pay: ~ +/- $70/hr--$110/hr (negotiable based on experience)

About:
Join a top-tier firm and contribute to high-impact BioPharma projects. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that play a crucial role in the client’s business. If you’re passionate about driving success and supporting innovative projects in the BioPharma sector, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the creation and maintenance of Primavera P6 schedules for BioPharma projects.
  • Prepare and maintain Total Installed Cost (TIC) reports, tracking subcontractor and vendor commitments, expenses, and forecasts.
  • Oversee a team of four professionals in the planning and scheduling process.
  • Lead cost review meetings, providing project financial status updates to clients.
  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, construction) to manage cost performance (CPI) and schedule performance (SPI).
  • Analyze project risks and financial impacts, highlighting potential concerns.
  • Drive cost engineering functions, including estimating, cost control, change management, and earned value analysis.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and superintendents for work-in-progress (WIP) tracking and completion forecasting.
  • Understand and implement cost impacts using Accounting Standard Codification 606.
  • Track and report project margins in compliance with industry standards.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
  • ~ 15+ years of experience in cost engineering and project controls, with a strong focus on EPCMV (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Management & Validation) BioPharma projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Primavera P6, and cost reporting tools.
  • Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), Change Management, and Risk Management.
  • Experience with EcoSys, Oracle Unifier, and the EPCMV project lifecycle (home office & field construction).
  • Experience working with BioPharma clients.
  • High degree of Emotional Intelligence, strong team player, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams effectively.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive pay: ~ +/- $70/hr--$110/hr (negotiable based on experience)
  • High-visibility role on client project site in Philadelphia, PA
  • Contract through at least January 30, 2026 (potential for extension, FTE conversion, or Direct Hire)
  • Standard business casual attire
  • Drug screening and post-offer background check required

To Apply:
If you have the experience and passion to thrive in a high-impact Project Controls role, apply now. We look forward to learning how your background can contribute to the success of the team and client projects.

To learn more ASAP, feel free to also contact Mollie Karns at mkarns@selectek.net | 678-335-6114

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