Construction Manager

PACIV; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, seeks a Construction Manager to provide Owner's Representative oversight for pharmaceutical capital projects. You will manage field execution, contractor performance, safety, quality, schedule, and project readiness toward mechanical completion and turnover to CQV.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in construction on large capital projects, with Owner/EPCM experience and GMP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience on large capital projects.
• Experience as Owner's Representative or in EPCM environments.
• Knowledge of GMP construction practices and regulated facilities.
• English required; Spanish strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Owner representative for construction work packages.
• Oversee contractor activities to ensure safe, high-quality project execution.
• Monitor progress, productivity, quality, and schedule performance.
• Review contractor work plans, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate construction activities across CSA, MEP, utilities, equipment installation, CQV, and operations teams.
• Promote a strong safety culture by supporting HSE initiatives and contractor compliance.
• Identify and resolve field issues, construction constraints, and project risks.
• Support mechanical completion, punch list management, and system turnover activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Owner's Representative experience

Coordination of multiple contractors

GMP construction practices

Job description

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is seeking a Construction Manager to provide Owner's Representative oversight for construction activities on pharmaceutical capital projects. This role is responsible for managing field execution, contractor performance, safety, quality, schedule, and project readiness while ensuring successful mechanical completion and turnover to Commissioning & Qualification (CQV).

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary Owner representative for assigned construction work packages.
• Oversee contractor and construction management activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, quality, and schedule performance.
• Review contractor work plans, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate construction activities across civil, structural, architectural (CSA), MEP, utilities, equipment installation, CQV, and operations teams.
• Promote a strong safety culture by supporting HSE initiatives, field safety audits, and contractor compliance.
• Identify and resolve field issues, construction constraints, and project risks.
• Partner with Construction Quality Leads to support first-time-right execution and minimize rework.
• Support mechanical completion, punch list management, and system turnover activities.
• Ensure construction activities are aligned with project schedules, turnover plans, and operational readiness.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of construction experience supporting large capital projects.
• Experience working in Owner, EPCM, or construction management environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, contractor management, quality systems, and project turnover.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing facilities preferred.
• 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 construction projects.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of GMP construction practices and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following project areas:
• Production facility construction
• Modular construction and equipment installation
• Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Spray Drying (SDD) manufacturing facilities
• Utilities, infrastructure, and brownfield tie-ins
• Site enabling works, civil infrastructure, and ancillary facilities
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and successful CQV turnover.