Lead a High-Profile cGMP Manufacturing Expansion
Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Owner's Representative to oversee construction activities for a major plant expansion project at a regulated cGMP manufacturing facility near Fresno, California.
This is a unique opportunity to represent the owner's interests on a high-visibility capital project while collaborating with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with extensive experience managing contractors, driving project execution, and ensuring alignment with safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
If you thrive in complex industrial environments and enjoy being the key decision-maker in the field, we want to hear from you.
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What You'll Do
As the Owner's Representative, you will serve as the primary onsite liaison between the facility owner, general contractor, engineering team, and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the owner during all phases of construction execution
- Monitor and oversee field activities performed by the General Contractor and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with project safety standards, quality requirements, schedule milestones, and budget objectives
- Track construction progress and proactively identify risks, delays, and execution challenges
- Coordinate and facilitate timely resolution of RFIs, submittals, field issues, and design clarifications
- Support planning and execution of construction work packages and contractor activities
- Coordinate delivery, storage, installation, and startup readiness of owner-furnished equipment
- Collaborate with project controls and scheduling teams to maintain the master project schedule
- Interface with engineering, procurement, commissioning, validation, and operations personnel
- Participate in project meetings and provide regular status updates to executive stakeholders
- Assist with turnover, commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Construction Management, Capital Projects, Field Execution, or Industrial Project Delivery
- Experience managing construction activities on industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, food processing, biotechnology, or life sciences projects
- Strong understanding of:
- Construction sequencing
- RFIs and submittals
- Contractor management
- Scheduling and project controls
- Field coordination
- Quality assurance and safety programs
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence General Contractors and project stakeholders
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work onsite near Fresno, CA for the duration of the project
- Valid driver's license
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as an Owner's Representative
- Experience supporting cGMP, FDA-regulated, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences facilities
- Experience with commissioning, startup, turnover, and validation activities
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
- PMP, CCM, OSHA 30, or similar industry certifications are highly desirable
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 annually
- $215/day Per Diem
- Paid overtime as project demands require
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Opportunities
Ideal Backgrounds
We encourage applications from professionals currently serving as:
- Construction Manager
- Senior Construction Manager
- Owner's Representative
- Resident Engineer
- Field Construction Manager
- Capital Projects Manager
- Industrial Construction Manager
- Pharmaceutical Construction Manager
- Life Sciences Construction Manager
- Project Manager – Industrial Construction
- Site Construction Lead
- Commissioning & Construction Manager
