Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Reports to: Head of Project Delivery

Location:
United States (home-office based, with project-site assignments) About KeyPlants For nearly 20 years, KeyPlants has been a trusted global partner in delivering innovative design-build solutions for complex facilities. As a pioneer in off-site modular construction, we are transforming the way the life sciences industry designs, builds, and scales critical infrastructure—enabling faster delivery of life-changing medicines to patients around the world. As KeyPlants US continues to expand its North American operations, we are building a team of experienced project professionals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and redefining the future of construction. Be Part of the Future of Construction—Today. Position Summary KeyPlants US is seeking experienced, hands-on Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to lead the execution of modular capital projects for clients across North America, primarily within the life sciences and energy sectors. Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery, the Project Manager has end-to-end accountability for assigned projects—from contract award through engineering, procurement, off-site fabrication, transport, site installation, commissioning, and handover. The Project Manager is the day-to-day point of contact for the client and leads a multidisciplinary project team to deliver on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety commitments. The ideal candidate is an organized, decisive, and client-focused leader with a strong track record of running capital projects in regulated environments, and a genuine interest in applying modular and off-site execution strategies to deliver facilities faster and more predictably. The Opportunity As a Project Manager at KeyPlants, you will lead projects that move a large share of construction work off the job site and into a controlled fabrication environment. You will coordinate the interfaces between design, factory production, logistics, and site work that make our accelerated delivery model succeed. You will play a key role in:
• Delivering successful project outcomes and an excellent client experience.
• Coordinating engineering, fabrication, and site teams across KeyPlants and its partners.
• Applying and improving KeyPlants' project delivery processes, tools, and standards.
• Capturing lessons learned that strengthen our modular platforms and future projects.
• Supporting the growth of KeyPlants' project delivery organization in North America.

Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
• Lead assigned projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Develop and maintain the project execution plan, including organization, work breakdown structure, and delivery strategy.
• Coordinate engineering and design development, interfacing with internal disciplines, client engineering, and third-party designers.
• Manage procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracted services in coordination with the procurement team.
• Oversee off-site module fabrication, factory acceptance testing, and transport/logistics planning.
• Direct site installation, mechanical completion, commissioning, qualification support, and turnover activities.
• Manage interfaces between KeyPlants scope, client scope, and other site contractors. Project Controls & Reporting
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reporting.
• Build and maintain integrated project schedules; identify critical path and drive recovery actions when needed.
• Manage scope, change orders, and contract variations in line with contract terms.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; maintain the project risk register.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to the client and to KeyPlants leadership.
• Track project KPIs and implement corrective action plans as required. Client & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Build trusted relationships with client project, engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Lead project meetings, design reviews, and progress reviews.
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and support the Head of Project Delivery with proposals and estimates. Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Promote a strong safety culture on all project activities, in the factory and in the field.
• Ensure compliance with KeyPlants quality standards, ISO-based management systems, and client requirements.
• Ensure project documentation supports cGMP and regulatory expectations, including turnover packages and commissioning and qualification documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable codes, permits, and inspection requirements. Team Leadership
• Lead and coordinate the project team, including project engineers, project controls, site supervision, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and develop junior project staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery processes and share lessons learned across the organization. Qualifications Required
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical discipline desired. Equivalent experience will be seriously considered.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing capital projects, with direct accountability for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of project controls, including scheduling, cost management, change control, and risk management.
• Experience managing projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Strong contractual and commercial understanding.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to client sites, project locations, and fabrication facilities (estimated 30%–50%). Preferred
• Project experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology facilities, including cGMP environments.
• Experience with modular construction, prefabrication, or off-site manufacturing.
• Experience on design-build or EPCM projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning and qualification (C&Q) practices.
• Experience in data center, advanced manufacturing, or industrial sectors. Location & Travel This position is initially home-office based within the United States. As KeyPlants continues to expand its North American presence, office locations may be established in the Greater Philadelphia region or other strategic locations. Travel will be required to client sites, project locations, fabrication facilities, and company meetings throughout North America. Extended on-site presence may be required during critical project phases such as installation and commissioning. Why Join KeyPlants? At KeyPlants, we challenge conventional thinking and continuously seek better ways to deliver advanced facilities for our clients. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive.

We offer
• Opportunities to shape the future of modular construction and project delivery.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and innovative culture.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on projects that improve lives around the world. Equal Opportunity Employer KeyPlants US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All information submitted will be kept confidential in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.