Sr Project Manager
Paligen Technologies Sr Project Manager
- Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
- Select and coordinate EPC firms, A&E partners, General Contractors, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Apply expertise in delivering complex industrial, manufacturing, and chemical processing facilities.
- Ensure project requirements and technical deliverables are fully aligned with stakeholder needs.
- Manage project milestones to ensure on‑time delivery within highly regulated construction environments.
- Technical writing skills to develop contracts and agreements thru the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to define requirements and develop statements of work.
- Support selection of GC, A&E, and qualified subcontractors, including those specializing in energetics, blast‑resistant design, process systems, and industrial infrastructure.
- Oversee subcontractor performance with focus on cost, schedule, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, procurement packages, and financial reporting.
- Implement cost‑control strategies informed by experience in industrial and process‑driven capital projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality programs, including those related to energetics, explosives safety, and process safety management (PSM).
- Oversee field execution to maintain adherence to technical standards and construction specifications.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, military personnel, government agencies, regulatory bodies, engineers, and internal leadership.
- Provide consistent progress reporting, risk assessments, and actionable issue resolution.
- Ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
- Identify risks related to site safety, environmental permitting, process hazards, industrial operations, and schedule impacts.
- Develop mitigation plans to minimize project disruption.
- Address issues, conflicts, delays, and unforeseen challenges during construction.
- Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, GC staff, subcontractors, and administrative teams.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 10+ years of construction project management experience, including 5+ years supporting defense‑related or heavy industrial construction.
- Strong background managing large‑scale projects involving process systems, industrial utilities, or chemical manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with DoD stakeholders, military personnel, and regulatory agencies.
- Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- High integrity and collaborative working style.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- PMP certification or advanced degree.
- Experience in energetics, explosives handling facilities, PSM‑regulated environments, industrial estimating, or chemical processing plant construction.
- LEED accreditation or contractor licensing (e.g., CGC) is a plus.
- Travel: ~20%
- Work Environment: Manufacturing sites, active construction projects, and office settings
- Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US person: Required.