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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, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, agricultural research, chemical manufacturing, industry, and higher education. We provide knowledgeable expertise, delivered through proven processes and technology platforms, to help our clients implement best practices.

Project Manager at Anova

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 Project Manager 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 eight (8) to ten (10) 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

At Anova, We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dependent Care, Medical Savings Account, and Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401k with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Four company-sponsored events a year
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability.

Please note that 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.

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