Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Construction

About the role

Demo S.A., a leading European pharmaceutical manufacturer, is looking for a Project Manager for pharmaceutical manufacturing construction in Thessaloniki. The role leads construction and infrastructure projects for pharmaceutical production facilities, delivering them safely, on time and within budget, in line with GMP, technical and operational requirements. It suits a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in building pharmaceutical production facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from planning and design coordination through execution, handover and operational readiness.
• Coordinate GMP production areas, cleanrooms, technical rooms, utilities, HVAC, mechanical systems, piping, electrical works and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage day-to-day execution, timelines, priorities, budgets, risks, issues and progress reporting.
• Lead in-house technical crews and manage outsourced contractors, engineering partners, suppliers and installation teams.
• Work with Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Validation, EHS, Procurement and external consultants.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, schedules and contractor deliverables, escalating risks or deviations.
• Support GMP-compliant design, including personnel and material flows, cleanroom requirements, environmental controls, pressure cascades and utilities readiness.
• Ensure safety standards, internal procedures and construction regulations are followed, and support commissioning, qualification, handover documentation and closure of pending actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience in construction, engineering or project management for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, GMP environments or highly regulated industrial facilities.
• Proven ability to lead in-house crews and coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with multinational stakeholders and effective cross-cultural communication.
• Availability to work on site in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical infrastructure: HVAC, utilities, mechanical systems, cleanrooms and production layouts.
• Project management, construction scheduling, budget monitoring, risk management and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with GMP, commissioning, qualification, validation support and handover documentation is an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Continuous specialized training and career development.
• A friendly working environment.