The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports GMP facility operations, janitorial services, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and client service delivery within highly regulated manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and distribution environments. The APM serves as a key operational partner to the Project Manager and assists in leading site operations, supporting personnel, maintaining GMP/GDP compliance, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction. The APM reports to the Project Manager and partners closely with site leadership, GMP staff, quality teams, and client representatives.
Shift: Standard GMP staffing schedules may include 6:00 AM–3:00 PM; flexibility expected to adjust schedules, work additional hours when necessary, and provide operational support to ensure client delivery, compliance, staffing coverage, and business continuity.
- Partner with and support Project Manager responsibilities and operational objectives.
- Enforce cGMP, GDP, ABM, client, and regulatory standards. • Support daily janitorial, maintenance, and facility operations.
- Ensure cleanrooms, laboratories, warehouses, and production areas meet sanitation and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a primary client liaison and promptly address service concerns.
- Conduct inspections, audits, observations, and time studies.
- Support CAPA, deviation investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Direct, coach, and mentor frontline GMP personnel.
- Track GMP team learning, training assignments, qualifications, and compliance requirements.
- Assist with onboarding, scheduling, staffing, performance documentation, and workforce planning.
- Monitor inventory, equipment readiness, chemical management, and PPE compliance.
- Prepare operational reports, budget tracking, productivity metrics, and cost analyses.
- Experience: 4–5 years of facility, operations, project management, or GMP-related experience with 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with GMP/GDP environments, OSHA regulations, custodial systems, quality systems, documentation practices, and facility compliance standards.
- Skills: Strong leadership, communication, organization, customer service, analytical thinking, and business acumen.
Performance Expectations
- Maintain GMP/GDP compliance, achieve client service goals, support employee development, maintain staffing coverage, meet quality and safety objectives, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to financial performance and operational excellence.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Environment: Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, and distribution facilities.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Flexibility: Ability to support critical projects, business needs, audits, shutdowns, and client requirements that may occasionally require evening or weekend support.
Skills Required
- 4-5 years facility, operations, project management, or GMP-related experience
- 1-2 years supervisory experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, Facilities Management, or related field
- Familiarity with GMP/GDP environments, OSHA regulations, custodial systems, quality systems, and documentation practices
- Experience with CAPA, deviation investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, customer service, analytical thinking, and business acumen
- Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Flexibility to work adjusted schedules, additional hours, evenings or weekends as needed
ABM Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, with some options described as strong (including no‑deductible choices) and added features to support condition management alongside expanded wellness benefits. Programs such as an Employee Assistance Program and FSA/HSA options further support physical and mental wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company match and immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Complementary protections like life, AD&D, and disability insurance bolster financial security.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as paid holidays, vacation and sick/bereavement time, commuter benefits, and discount programs are part of the offering. An emergency relief fund for financial hardship provides additional practical support for eligible employees.
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