Program Manager Pharmaceutical Jobs in Houston, TX

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, basic design, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and Operational Qualification (OQ).

• Lead large-scale capital projects utilizing Stage Gate project delivery methodology.

• Provide strong project leadership, drive decision-making, and proactively resolve project challenges.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and overall project execution plans.

• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification activities across multiple stakeholders.

• Ensure projects comply with all applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and legal requirements.

• Maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout all phases of project execution.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of construction terminology, project controls, and construction contract administration.

• Oversee project documentation and ensure compliance with closeout documentation standards.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and executive leadership, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).

• PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

• 10+ years of experience managing complex, large-scale capital construction projects.

• Proven experience delivering projects using the Stage Gate process.

• Experience managing multiple large EPCMV (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, and Validation) projects.

• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary, cross-functional project teams.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of an organization.

• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving design, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and advanced technology or cleanroom facilities.

• Hands-on experience negotiating and managing contracts with engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and regulatory/government agencies.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management

• Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program