Shiel Sexton
Senior Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Construction
Shiel Sexton, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
About Anova
Anova Technical Services is a growing professional service organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with project locations across the US. Our clients come from various markets such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, agriculture research, chemical manufacturing, industrial and higher education. We provide knowledgeable expertise with proven processes delivered through technology platforms to provide best practices to our clients.
Sr. Project Manager at Anova
Sr. Project Managers are a critical component of Anova’s management capabilities. The position is a key component for our continued success and growth in providing professional services to our clients. This Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) will work in pharmaceutical construction, overseeing complex capital projects, such as the construction or renovation of laboratories, manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, R&D centers, and GMP-compliant spaces.
Role Expectations and Competencies
Project Planning & Initiation
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project execution plans (PEP), schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, validation, and quality teams early in planning. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
Lead cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, construction managers, QA/QC, validation, and contractors. Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Manage internal project team performance and external consultants. Construction Management
Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Manage contractor RFPs, selection, contracts, and performance. Ensure all construction meets cGMP, FDA, EMA, and EHS standards. Review and approve design submittals, RFIs, and change orders. Budget & Schedule Control
Develop and manage project budgets (often $10M–$100M+), including forecasting and cost control. Monitor project schedules with critical path analysis tools (Primavera P6, MS Project). Mitigate risks that may affect cost or schedule, including scope creep and regulatory delays. Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Coordinate with QA/validation teams for commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV). Support audits and regulatory inspections. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Provide regular progress reports for executive leadership and stakeholders. Track KPIs, milestones, and performance metrics. Qualifications
This is a position for individuals with ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in commercial construction, with at least five (5) years in pharmaceutical construction Bachelor’s degree in construction management and/or related field Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly proficient in the use of CM applications, including but not limited to Procore, Vista, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Applications Advanced, teachable understanding of CM theories – company mission, vision, and goals; identity, branding, business development
Please note sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies:
Shiel Sexton prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third-party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Shiel Sexton or any employee of Shiel Sexton. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Shiel Sexton by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Shiel Sexton explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Anova Technical Services is a growing professional service organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with project locations across the US. Our clients come from various markets such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, agriculture research, chemical manufacturing, industrial and higher education. We provide knowledgeable expertise with proven processes delivered through technology platforms to provide best practices to our clients.
Sr. Project Manager at Anova
Sr. Project Managers are a critical component of Anova’s management capabilities. The position is a key component for our continued success and growth in providing professional services to our clients. This Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) will work in pharmaceutical construction, overseeing complex capital projects, such as the construction or renovation of laboratories, manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, R&D centers, and GMP-compliant spaces.
Role Expectations and Competencies
Project Planning & Initiation
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project execution plans (PEP), schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, validation, and quality teams early in planning. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
Lead cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, construction managers, QA/QC, validation, and contractors. Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Manage internal project team performance and external consultants. Construction Management
Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Manage contractor RFPs, selection, contracts, and performance. Ensure all construction meets cGMP, FDA, EMA, and EHS standards. Review and approve design submittals, RFIs, and change orders. Budget & Schedule Control
Develop and manage project budgets (often $10M–$100M+), including forecasting and cost control. Monitor project schedules with critical path analysis tools (Primavera P6, MS Project). Mitigate risks that may affect cost or schedule, including scope creep and regulatory delays. Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Coordinate with QA/validation teams for commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV). Support audits and regulatory inspections. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Provide regular progress reports for executive leadership and stakeholders. Track KPIs, milestones, and performance metrics. Qualifications
This is a position for individuals with ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in commercial construction, with at least five (5) years in pharmaceutical construction Bachelor’s degree in construction management and/or related field Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly proficient in the use of CM applications, including but not limited to Procore, Vista, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Applications Advanced, teachable understanding of CM theories – company mission, vision, and goals; identity, branding, business development
Please note sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies:
Shiel Sexton prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third-party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Shiel Sexton or any employee of Shiel Sexton. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Shiel Sexton by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Shiel Sexton explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.