Director, Project Delivery (CAPEX Project Lead)
Core
Lead full lifecycle execution of $250M+ capital projects for manufacturing facilities, from design through commissioning and startup.
Role type
Director, Project Delivery (CAPEX Project Lead)
Builds
Compliant manufacturing facilities for life sciences clients
Domain
Life Sciences / Chemical Engineering / Capital Projects
Required skills
Capital project management, multidisciplinary engineering leadership, budget accountability, vendor management, regulatory compliance (cGMP/EHS), strategic risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Small Molecules or Advanced Synthetics environment experience, German language capability
Technologies
Process systems, automation architectures, instrumentation, CSA frameworks
Responsibilities
Create and drive comprehensive project plans across Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Qualification phases; Manage complex capital asset budgets and oversee scope changes; Lead cross-functional teams including Qualification Engineers, Facility Management, QA, and Automation specialists; Identify engineering risks and design mitigation strategies; Build relationships with global contractors and vendors; Communicate project status to executive leadership and external clients; Ensure facility design meets cGMP and EHS regulations
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution