Project Manager - Industrial QAQC Inspection
We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in life science or related industries to manage an ongoing QAQC project with our team in Holly Springs, NC! Job Title: Project Manager – Industrial Quality Inspection Position Overview
The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of quality inspection and project delivery for a major pharmaceutical facility under construction. This position requires strong leadership in managing inspection teams, ensuring technical compliance with project specifications, and maintaining client satisfaction while effectively controlling budgets, schedules, and manpower.
The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial construction, mechanical systems, or process piping, with experience leading teams in quality control or inspection environments within regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences. Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Execution
- Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the inspection team performing quality checks on piping, welding, systems, and fabricated components.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, manpower forecasts, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
- Coordinate inspection and testing activities with construction, engineering, and commissioning teams.
- Ensure all work complies with project drawings, specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ASME, cGMP, FDA, ISO).
- Oversee and verify inspection results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
- Review and approve quality documentation such as inspection test plans (ITPs), welding procedures, and material traceability records.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of turnover packages and system walkdowns.
- Serve as the primary client interface for quality inspection-related activities.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and performance metrics through regular status reports and meetings.
- Foster positive relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Manage and mentor a team of inspectors, quality technicians, and subcontractors.
- Assign tasks, set performance goals, and monitor progress to maintain a high-performing team.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
- 7+ years of project management experience in construction or quality inspection environments (pharmaceutical, industrial, or related sector preferred).
- Experienced in mechanical/industrial engineering (AS or BS would be great but not required with strong work experience)
- Strong understanding of piping and welding inspection practices, materials, and system testing requirements.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and ASME B31.3 or equivalent standards.
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification. – Nice to have but not required
- NDT VT Level II or III – preferred
- AWS-CWI, ASQ-CQE, or related inspection/quality credentials also considered “nice to have” but not required.
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification preferred.
- Proven leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical thinking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Adobe and/or Bluebeam and other scheduling tools and strong general computer skills needed
- Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment with changing priorities.
- FST Technical Services was founded in 1984 to serve the needs of the growing, worldwide Semiconductor/Microelectronics and Life Sciences industries. We began as an independent interface between our clients and their subcontractors to establish “build clean installation methods” that satisfied internal specifications and conformed to regulatory requirements.
- Think of us as your trusted partner for QA/QC Services , Equipment Services , Technical Staffing , Project Management , Testing Services – virtually anything you might need throughout your project lifecycle. We guide our customers throughout each project phase to ensure full compliance.
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