Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.

With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We're committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!

Job Overview

The Capital Projects Project Manager provides technical leadership to capital project teams and site staff. This individual serves as a mentor while simultaneously leading their own portfolio of capital and/or strategic projects. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Mentoring

• Help to mentor and develop department project engineers
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to engineers sharing best practices
• Foster a culture of safety and collaboration

Project Ownership

• Act as the lead engineer and project manager on capital or strategic projects.
• Develop and execute project plans including scope, schedule, budget, procurement strategy, and risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational, safety, regulatory, and business goals.
• Oversee contractor and vendor relationships for assigned projects.

Strategic and Technical Contributions

• Support Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Environmental Health Safety & Security and Process Engineering to ensure a safe and efficient facility to produce quality materials.
• Provide necessary engineering calculations and estimates to support project related design pertaining to assigned work and complete project Capital Authorization Requests.
• Develop / Create / revise drawings and sketches as they pertain to projects and other tasks throughout the facility.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with project management including creating and maintaining capital project budgets and schedules, purchase requisition entry, and monthly time allocation.
• Enters data on maintenance database as required for proper maintenance documentation as applied to Capital projects and work orders.
• Provide regular updates on all project status or as required
• Maintain/update appropriate department files, including but not limited to: Capital asset requests, project closure forms, equipment inspection reports, appropriate change control documentation, cGMP files, Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support all requested HAZOP functions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects as required.

Reports To

• Reports to: Associate Director, Engineering / Capital Projects
• No Direct Reports
• Role Type: Active project responsibilities with no direct reports

Qualifications/Skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, with experience leading large capital projects

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Travel

• Ability lift and move 25 lbs
• Physical mobility requirements
• Limited exposure to chemicals, moving parts, vibration, and noise in an industrial plant setting
• Available to travel as needed in support of site projects (a few times per year, ~5%)

Other duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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