Pinnaql is a trusted consulting partner to regulated life sciences companies, providing deep technical, validation, and quality expertise across every stage of the product lifecycle. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations to navigate complexity, accelerate project timelines, and maintain a strong state of compliance and audit readiness.
We are seeking a Capital Project Manager to support capital construction activities at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the Cincinnati area. This role serves as the owner’s on-site representative, ensuring contractors execute work safely, on schedule, and in alignment with project expectations within an active GMP-regulated environment.
Initial project scope includes completion of a packaging line, installation of an isolator, and support of facility upgrades such as roof replacement and infrastructure improvements. This is a hands-on, field based role requiring daily site presence and direct engagement with contractors and trades.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the owner’s on-site representative across multiple construction and facility upgrade projects
- Monitor contractor execution for safety, schedule adherence, and quality of installation
- Review field progress against construction drawings and project scope
- Verify completion of installed work (ductwork, piping, utilities, equipment, structural components)
- Coordinate contractor access and compliance with site entry and safety procedures
- Support completion of a packaging line installation and isolator integration
- Identify risks, delays, sequencing conflicts, and safety concerns and escalate appropriately
- Provide routine field updates to project leadership and site stakeholders
- Coordinate construction activities within an active GMP manufacturing environment
- Interface with contractors, operations, engineering, and the Global Project Director to maintain alignment across project priorities
Qualifications:
- Experience supporting capital construction projects in regulated manufacturing environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, food, or similar)
- Strong ability to interpret and verify work against construction drawings and installation scope
- Demonstrated success overseeing contractor execution in active production facilities
- Working knowledge of MEP systems, including HVAC, ductwork, piping, and utilities
- Comfortable maintaining a consistent daily field presence
- Experience holding contractors accountable for schedule, sequencing, and safety expectations
- Ability to identify installation gaps or discrepancies and escalate appropriately
- Strong communication skills with both technical teams and construction trades
- Experience working in GMP environments
Ideal Background:
- This role is well suited for candidates with experience as:
- Owner’s Representative Project Manager
- Construction Project Manager (Life Sciences / Pharma)
- Capital Projects Engineer or Manager (Manufacturing Sites)
- Facilities Project Manager (GMP environment)
- Field Construction Manager supporting regulated industries
- Candidates should be comfortable working full-time onsite in an active pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
At Pinnaql, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.
Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.
Pinnaql is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
