Pharmaceutical Project Controls Manager

mcfa

Project Controls Manager supporting a life sciences client with capital improvement work. Focus on cost management and scheduling within a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls within GMP-regulated environments, focusing on planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting for capital projects in life sciences. Proficient in coordinating with diverse stakeholders and maintaining organized project data while ensuring effective communication and risk management.

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Project Controls ExperiencePharmaceutical Capital ProjectsCost ManagementCPM SchedulingMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost ControlBudget TrackingForecastingChange Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingOrganizationFollow-Through

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectPower BIProject Cost Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

AACEPMI-SPPMP

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesGMP-Regulated EnvironmentsPharmaceutical ManufacturingConstruction Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an integrated member of the client’s project team supporting capital projects in life sciences, R&D, and laboratory environments.
Support project scheduling by developing, updating, and analyzing project schedules; reviewing contractor schedules, milestones, logic, critical paths, and near-term look-ahead.
Support project cost controls by tracking budgets, commitments, forecasts, invoices, change orders, cash flow, and cost variances.
Prepare recurring project controls reports, dashboards, forecasts, schedule updates, and concise variance narratives for project leadership.
Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors, procurement, finance, and other stakeholders to maintain accurate and timely project information.
Participate in project and controls meetings, document action items, identify emerging risks or trends, and help drive issues to resolution.
Maintain organized project controls data in the client’s systems and follow established governance, reporting, and documentation procedures.
Work onsite in Montgomery County three days per week and remotely the remaining two days, while maintaining flexibility based on project needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of project controls experience, including direct involvement with pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, or other regulated facility construction projects.
Proven experience serving as the Project Controls lead on pharmaceutical capital projects, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting within GMP-regulated environments.
Working knowledge of either project cost management or CPM scheduling; candidates do not need to be equally experienced in both disciplines.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, or project cost management systems is preferred.
Ability to understand construction documents, project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, invoices, change management, and forecasting processes.
Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, and follow-through, with the ability to fit seamlessly into an established team environment.
Demonstrated experience leading Project Controls activities across multiple concurrent capital projects while managing schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
Ability to work onsite in Montgomery County, PA three days per week.
AACE, PMI-SP, PMP, or related credentials are valued but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Paid Time Off: Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule
"mcfa way" Bonus Program: Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
Incoming Growth Units: 10 Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.
Healthcare & Insurance: Eligible to participate in mcfa’s family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment. mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Retirement: You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.