Civil & Site Development Project Manager

PACIV; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV is seeking a Civil & Site Development Project Manager to lead early construction activities for pharmaceutical capital projects. You will manage site preparation, civil works, demolition, temporary facilities, and infrastructure ensuring safety, on-time delivery and quality results.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in capital projects, strong contractor management, and experience with permitting and regulatory compliance; English is required and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of capital project experience with experience in enabling works, civil, or site development.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects in regulated industries preferred.
• Strong contractor management and project execution experience.
• Knowledge of permitting and environmental compliance; Puerto Rico permitting experience is a plus.
• PMP and OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
• English required; Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage enabling works projects, including scope, budget, schedule, contracts, and project risks.
• Lead contractors through mobilization, execution, and project closeout.
• Oversee site preparation, demolition, temporary facilities, and early civil/infrastructure work.
• Promote a strong safety culture during excavation, heavy lifting, and temporary utility installations.
• Coordinate with site operations, utilities, design, and construction teams to ensure project readiness.
• Manage permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements for enabling works.
• Lead project change control, contractor performance reviews, and claims management.
• Ensure smooth handover of completed work and lessons learned to construction and project management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholders management

Owners Rep

Contractor management

Project controls

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is seeking an Civil & Site Development Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of early construction activities for pharmaceutical capital projects. This role is responsible for managing site preparation, civil works, demolition, temporary facilities, and infrastructure projects while ensuring safe, on-time, and high-quality project delivery.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Manage enabling works projects, including scope, budget, schedule, contracts, and project risks
• Lead contractors through mobilization, execution, and project closeout
• Oversee site preparation, demolition, temporary facilities, and early civil and infrastructure work
• Promote a strong safety culture, particularly during high-risk construction activities such as excavation, heavy lifting, and temporary utility installations
• Coordinate with site operations, utilities, design, and construction teams to ensure project readiness
• Manage permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements for enabling works
• Lead project change control, contractor performance reviews, and claims management
• Ensure a smooth handover of completed work, project documentation, and lessons learned to construction and project management teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 15+ years of capital project experience, including at least 0 years managing enabling works, civil, or site development projects
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industries preferred)
• Strong contractor management and project execution experience
• Knowledge of permitting and environmental compliance; Puerto Rico permitting experience is a plus
• PMP certification and OSHA 30 certification preferred
• English required; Spanish strongly preferred

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative on large capital projects
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of construction safety, regulatory compliance, and project controls
• Experience with site preparation, demolition, civil infrastructure, utilities, and temporary facilities
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget