Civil, Structural, and Architectural Project Manager

Techengpr; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical & Engineering Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) Project Manager to support a major capital expansion project within a leading pharmaceutical facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

The role requires strong leadership to oversee civil, structural, and architectural construction from concept through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years capital project mgmt in pharma/industrial environments.
• Experience managing projects >= $5 million.
• Knowledge of civil/structural/architectural construction, GMP, project controls, scheduling.
• Bilingual English/Spanish; OSHA 30 certification.
• PMP preferred; Puerto Rico experience; Owner's Representative exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmaceutical manufacturing capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Serve as Owner's Representative ensuring alignment with objectives and specs.
• Oversee civil, structural, architectural construction and site development.
• Supervise facility structures, finishes, and exterior systems per codes.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, contractors, stakeholders for delivery.
• Develop and manage execution plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and actions.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Scheduling and budgeting

Regulatory compliance (GMP/OSHA)

Owner's Representative experience

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Civil, Structural, and Architectural Project Manager

• Civil, Structural, and Architectural Project Manager

Technical & Engineering Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) Project Manager to support a major capital expansion project within a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

This role is ideal for a project management professional with strong experience leading capital projects involving civil, structural, and architectural construction within highly regulated pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing environments. The selected professional will serve as the Owner's Representative, overseeing projects from conceptual design through operational verification while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pharmaceutical manufacturing capital projects from concept through commissioning and operational verification.
  
• Serve as the Owner's Representative, ensuring project execution aligns with business objectives, owner expectations, and technical requirements.
• Manage and oversee civil, structural, and architectural construction activities, including site development, building structures, architectural finishes, and exterior systems.
• Supervise the construction of facility structures and architectural components, ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, engineering standards, and project specifications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, contractors, project managers, and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks while ensuring timely execution and successful project outcomes.
• Review engineering drawings, construction documents, technical specifications, and contractor deliverables for completeness and compliance.
• Evaluate, review, and provide recommendations on change orders to ensure modifications are technically justified, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives.
• Perform routine site walkdowns to monitor construction quality, safety, progress, and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, OSHA regulations, building codes, engineering standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain project safety and environmental execution plans while promoting a "Safety First, Quality Always" culture across all project activities.
• Maintain project documentation, financial reporting, project controls, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify technical issues, construction challenges, and project risks while implementing effective corrective actions.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication between project governance teams, business partners, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support timely decision-making and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of capital project management experience within pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing projects valued at $5 million or greater.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Civil, structural, and architectural construction
  • Construction management
  • Building codes and regulatory compliance
  • GMP manufacturing
  • Project controls
  • Engineering disciplines
  • Construction quality
  • Safety programs
  • Scheduling
  • LEAN principles
  • Automation
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• OSHA 30 Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Previous experience working in Puerto Rico.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative on capital construction projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams through influence rather than direct authority.
• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to drive organizational change.
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a professional who:

• Excels in fast-paced capital project environments.
• Can successfully lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Has a proven record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Communicates effectively with executives, engineering teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Thrives in highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

Why Join Technical & Engineering Consulting?

At Technical & Engineering Consulting LLC, we partner with leading life sciences manufacturers to deliver high-impact engineering solutions across Puerto Rico. We offer professionals the opportunity to work on complex, long-term projects that make a meaningful impact while collaborating with industry-leading organizations.