Owner’s Representative – Construction Manager (Pharmaceutical Projects)

Location: Clayton | North Carolina
Type: Contract | Full-Time
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: Standard hours with extended/on-call support during shutdowns

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to act as Owner’s Representative supporting a portfolio of pharmaceutical capital projects. These roles will provide on-site construction oversight and coordination for facility, utility, and warehouse infrastructure upgrades across a large-scale manufacturing campus.

You will work directly with internal project teams and external contractors to ensure safety, quality, and timelines are met throughout all phases of construction. This is a field-focused position that requires attention to detail, confidence in high-compliance environments, and strong communication skills.

• Serve as the Owner’s Rep on active construction sites, overseeing daily contractor activities

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, construction quality, and compliance standards

• Support capital project delivery including black/clean utility upgrades, warehouse modifications, and facility infrastructure work

• Coordinate permitting with EHS, system owners, and project managers

• Participate in scope reviews, pre-construction planning, and schedule updates

• Provide input on RFIs, change orders, and contractor performance

• Perform field inspections, maintain daily logs, and conduct QA/QC reviews

• Support construction shutdown coverage (twice annually, may include 24/7 availability)

• 8+ years of Construction Management experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals or life sciences

• Demonstrated leadership on capital projects from pre-construction through closeout

• Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA standards

• Proficiency in reading CAD drawings, P&IDs, and specs

• Comfortable working on-site in active construction environments

• Familiar with Microsoft Office, construction logs, and field documentation

• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities

• Experience supporting CQV/startup phases (preferred)

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred, not required with relevant experience)

• Utility replacements and infrastructure upgrades

• Warehouse HVAC, dock, and racking improvements

• Boiler room and cleanroom support systems

• Facility modifications tied to manufacturing readiness

If you're a hands-on construction professional with experience in complex, regulated environments, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and availability to be considered.