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title: 'CQV Senior Project Manager at CAI'
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# CQV Senior Project Manager at CAI

- **Company:** CAI
- **Location:** United States
- **Compensation:** $120k–$175k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2024-10-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cagents/307d6c67-78f1-44eb-8b70-947422e9d334

## Job description

Position Description: The CQV Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading services delivered to life sciences clients in all aspects of CQV-project execution and capital project Operational Readiness.

Skills and Characteristics Required:

- Significant experience in Project Management Principles and Practices
- Demonstrated experience in successful Project Management processes
- Expert in project execution throughout the entire project lifecycle
- Intimately familiar with Project Planning, Initiation, Execution and Closeout requirements
- Expertise in Project Risk Analysis
- Mastery of skills in Stakeholder Engagement, Communications Management and Planning, and the various tools utilized by a successful Project Manager
- Capable of translating Project Management execution to CAI’s Operational Readiness Model -Skilled in applying situational leadership to appropriately manage project resources, allocate time-budgets, check and adjust

Requirements include: Position Requirements: 10+ years of industry experience in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation and/or Computer Systems Validation and related technical areas Demonstrated experience in successful project management processes, along with being an expert in project execution throughout the entire project lifecycle. Communicate impact on budget due to changes in scope and schedule. Understanding of Earned Value Management

Other Requirements: Fluent in English Excellent oral and written communication skills Able to travel domestically and internationally as required US Candidates must have been vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting employment

## About CAI

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown to more than 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and other consulting services associated with operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission-critical industries.

Are You Ready? Our approach is simple; we put the client’s interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there. As employees of CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally: We act with integrity. We serve each other. We serve society. We work for our future.

With employee ownership, one person’s success is everyone’s success; we work diligently to accomplish team goals. We place Team Before Self, demonstrate Respect for Others, and possess a Can-Do Attitude (our core values). That is how we have grown exponentially.

## Benefits

Our full-time positions offer competitive compensation and benefits which include up to 15% retirement contribution, PTO and sick days, health insurance at extremely low cost to employee, financial support for both internal and external professional education as well as 70% long term disability paid for by the company.

## #LI-MV1

Preference will be given to candidates currently located in Boston, MA, Raleigh, NC, Indianapolis, IN, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).

## About CAI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CAI is a global professional services firm that accelerates operational readiness and excellence for life sciences and mission-critical facilities through commissioning, validation, engineering, and digital transformation expertise.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held; raised a venture round in May 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device manufacturing) and Mission Critical (data centers, high-tech facilities)
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise-level pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, data center operators, and regulated manufacturers
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Making what’s next possible” by delivering precision, efficiency, and innovation through commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational readiness services.

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q)**: End-to-end commissioning and qualification services for new and modified facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
- **Validation Services**: Computer Systems Validation (CSV), cleaning validation, process validation, and equipment validation for life sciences clients.
- **Automation & Digital Transformation**: Automation engineering, digital twin solutions, and technology integration to improve facility performance and data integrity.
- **Building Commissioning**: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing commissioning for mission-critical buildings, including data centers and commercial facilities.
- **Human Performance & Operational Excellence**: Consulting and training programs to reduce human error, improve safety, and optimize asset management.
- **Project Management**: Owner’s project management and full-scale operations support for complex capital projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of ~$10.2M (as of latest available data); Total Funding – venture round raised in May 2026 (amount undisclosed, 1 investor)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: One venture investor (May 2026 round); strategic partnerships with technology vendors (unspecified) and participation in industry bodies such as ASHRAE, ASTM, BCA, and ISPE.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Employee headcount of 562, up 2.6% YoY
  - LinkedIn followers surged 72.3% over the past year, indicating strong brand interest
  - 84 active job postings globally
  - Offices in 5 countries (US, Ireland, Singapore, China, Australia) and operations across 21 countries
  - Clients include top pharma firms (Pfizer, Eli Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)

## Competitive Advantages
- **30 years of deep domain expertise** in highly regulated environments, giving CAI a track record that few competitors can match.
- **Elite, credentialed talent** – team members are active in nearly 30 professional societies and help set industry standards (ASHRAE, ISPE, ASTM, BCA).
- **Global footprint with local delivery** – ability to support multinational clients across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
- **End-to-end lifecycle support** – from commissioning and validation to digital transformation and operational excellence – reducing handoff risks.
- **Strong alumni pipeline to/from top pharma** – CAI attracts talent from Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb, and others, signaling deep industry credibility.

## Strategic Focus
- **Investing in Digital Transformation** – leveraging digital twin technology and automation to drive efficiency for clients.
- **Expanding Mission Critical Services** – actively hiring Data Center Commissioning Project Managers and Engineers in the US and Europe.
- **Sustainability Integration** – weaving green building practices (LEED, Net Zero Energy) into all client engagements.
- **Talent Development** – emphasizing top-tier training and career progression to retain high-knowledge employees.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture of teamwork and continuous improvement** – employee testimonials highlight a supportive team environment and commitment to process excellence.
- **Global, varied projects** – work on high-impact projects for leading pharma and data center clients across 21 countries.
- **Clear career growth** – career/professional development opportunities, exposure to multiple disciplines (validation, automation, commissioning, human performance).
- **Benefits package** – comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, competitive 401(k) contribution, income protection, and additional local-region benefits.
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy** – roles vary; many positions are client-site based (e.g., commissioning engineers travel to data centers or manufacturing sites). Some office locations available.
- **Engineering culture** – strong focus on quality, problem-solving, and precision; ideal for engineers, validation specialists, and project managers who thrive in regulated environments.

## Sources
1. [caiready.com](https://caiready.com/) – Company homepage and about page
2. [caiready.com/about](https://caiready.com/about/) – Company history and mission
3. [caiready.com/careers](https://caiready.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits and culture
4. [linkedin.com/company/caiconnected](https://linkedin.com/company/caiconnected) – LinkedIn company profile and employee data
5. [jobs.lever.co/cagents](https://jobs.lever.co/cagents) – Active job postings

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