
Sr. CQV Project Manager (LSNA-VA/TX)
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Jacobs seeks a Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) Project Manager to lead CQV projects for clients manufacturing GMP products. The client-facing role focuses on delivering projects within schedule, cost, scope, quality, and safety expectations. The manager leads protocol execution, reporting, assessments, equipment startup, and system handovers, while building client relationships and seeking new project opportunities. Two positions are available, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Northeast Houston, Texas.
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Here at Jacobs, we apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.
As a Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) Project Manager, you’ll join our collaborative team providing CQV project management to clients that manufacture GMP products on a consistent basis in conjunction with industry best practices. This position is client facing with an emphasis on ensuring CQV project deliverables meet schedule, cost, scope, quality, and safety. We are looking for a passionate CQV Project Manager who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.
You’ll be accountable for developing CQV planning documents to manage CQV projects, leading the team in generating and executing CQV protocols using Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), leading the team in investigating and resolving protocols exceptions or discrepancies, leading the team developing technical reports and CQV summary reports, and leading the team in startup of equipment in a safe and effective manner; as well as performing risk assessments and impact assessments. You’ll also be accountable for establishing appropriate procedures regarding handover of systems from construction to C&Q team as well as handover of systems from C&Q team to client. You will establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria and ensuring that project deliverables satisfy project requirements. The CQV Project Manager will also develop client relationships and act as Jacobs point of contact on project/client sites. You will seek new project opportunities for Jacobs.
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or other; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
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At least 10 years of CQV experience in the Life Sciences industry
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Strong working knowledge of commissioning, qualification, and validation deliverables, team building and client relationship building.
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Leadership experience, as well as experience tracking progress according to schedules and cost estimates and experience with training and mentoring junior staff members
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Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients’ locations
Please note: We have 2 positions available. ! located in Fredericksburg, VA and the other in Northeast Houston, TX
Ideally, you’ll also have:
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Proposal development experience
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Knowledge of US FDA (21 CFR 210, 211, 810) and EU EMEA regulations
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Knowledge of industry guidance:
o ISPE Baseline Guide 5 Commissioning and Qualification
o ISPE GAMP V, A Risk Based Approach to Compliant GMP Computerized Systems
o ASTM E2500 Standard Guide for Specification, Design, and Verification of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems and Equipment
o ISPE Guideline: Science and Risk-based Approach for the Delivery of Facilities, Systems, and Equipment, 2011
o ISPE Good Practice Guide: Applied Risk Management for Commissioning and Qualification, 2011
- Six Sigma Certification
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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
How this job compares
Set against the 22,903 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$105–175K/yr400 salary ranges
- Pennsylvania median$52–60/hr27 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 810 open Project Manager jobs in Pennsylvania and 22,903 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (19,687 postings).
- Education
- 12,397 of the 22,903 open Project Manager jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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