Capital Project Manager - Interior Renovation & Facility Fit-Out

About GenScript Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions. Job Title: Construction Project Manager - Interior Renovation & Facility Fit-Out Location: Piscataway, NJ (Fully onsite) Reports to: Director of US Site Operations Compensation: The estimated salary range is $120,000 - $150,000, based on experience. Overview: GenScript is seeking a talented, detail-oriented, and self-driven Construction Project Manager to join the Operations Department in Piscataway, NJ. The primary focus of this role is the planning, design coordination, execution, commissioning, and validation of internal renovations, interior fit-outs, and facility upgrades within existing buildings. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex renovations in cluding occupied laboratory or logistics operation environment , with a strong emphasis on minimizing operational disruption . Job Responsibilities Project Planning & Pre-Construction Visit potential sites to evaluate technical feasibility, constraints, and cost implications of proposed renovation projects. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external design firms to define requirements, develop and optimize test fits, prepare detailed cost estimates, and establish realistic project timelines. Work with the procurement team to manage bidding and contracting for design services, construction, and long-lead equipment specific to interior renovation scopes. Manage contract negotiation, execution, and administration with consultants, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms, quality standards, and schedules. Project Execution & Management Actively manage technical, quality, safety, and schedule performance of interior renovation and fit-out projects, with particular attention to work in occupied or partially occupied facilities. Coordinate communication between design teams, construction contractors, and internal stakeholders; document decisions and drive timely resolution of issues. Plan and manage all required government permits, inspections, and approvals for renovation work (either directly or through the contractor). Provide clear weekly progress reports to management, identify bottlenecks and root causes, and escalate issues promptly for resolution. Organize and oversee factory acceptance tests (FAT), commissioning, and validation activities to ensure renovated spaces and systems meet user requirements and regulatory standards Qualifications and Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, with a strong preference for interior renovations, facility fit-outs, and upgrades rather than new-shell construction. Direct hands-on experience with project design coordination, test-fits, cost evaluation, and MEP system studies is required. Experience managing projects involving HVAC systems is required; experience with interior renovation of laboratories, cleanrooms, or biopharmaceutical spaces is highly desired. Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and communication issues in a renovation project. Skills Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills. Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities with a results-driven approach. Ability to manage multiple renov…