Construction Manager - Pharmaceutical

Snc-Lavalin; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Construction Manager - Pharmaceutical to lead on-site construction activities in Puerto Rico, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence. The role requires coordinating with clients, vendors, and authorities while managing subcontractors and logistics for multi-year projects.

The successful candidate will have engineering credentials, strong writing and communication skills, and experience with PMIS and field IT tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field.
• P.E. is preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communications skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan on-site activities with Program/Project Managers, allocate resources, procure equipment, and schedule milestones.
• Align construction targets, safety, site organization, and policies with customers and partners.
• Oversee all on-site operations from handover to delivery, including start-up, construction, erection, testing and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with contract specs, quality, timelines, and safety protocols.
• Represent the project on-site and maintain relationships with clients, authorities, suppliers, and financiers.
• Supervise handling, storage, and installation of equipment from external providers.
• Manage subcontractor performance to meet quality, safety and schedule expectations.
• Coordinate logistics for on-site storage and timely delivery of materials.
• Implement and enforce a comprehensive HSE plan; train personnel in safety policies.

Skills

Technical writing

Communications

Project coordination

IT proficiency

Education

B.S./M.S. in Engineering

P.E. preferred

Tools

P6

Construction PMIS

MS Office

Acrobat/ADOBE

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking a Construction Manager - Pharmaceutical to join our team in Guaynabo, PR. The Construction Manager is responsible for vertical construction projects in the Pharma industry, monitoring contractors’ substantial compliance with contract, plans, specifications and special provisions and determining project quality, cost, and adherence to established completion schedules. Our office is in Guaynabo, PR but the position is expected to be full-time collocated at the client’s location in Carolina, PR. The position reports to the Program Manager working directly with the client. This is a multi-year full-time onsite position with AtkinsRéalis that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate, and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

Your role

• Collaborate with the Program and Project Managers to plan on-site activities, including resource allocation, equipment procurement, and milestone scheduling.
• Align construction targets, safety requirements, site organization, and policies with customers and external partners.
• Oversee all on-site operations from area handover to final delivery, ensuring successful execution of start-up, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, timelines, and safety protocols.
• Represent the project on-site, fostering strong relationships with clients, local authorities, suppliers, and financial institutions to support field operations.
• Supervise the handling, storage, and installation of equipment delivered by external providers and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor performance to ensure alignment with project quality, safety, and schedule expectations.
• Coordinate logistics for on-site storage and timely delivery of materials.
• Implement and enforce a comprehensive HSE plan in line with company standards.
• Ensure all personnel are trained in HSE policies and empowered to prioritize safety.
• Hold authority to halt activities in the event of OHS violations.

About you

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or related field.
• Typical incumbent has 7 years of experience.
• With Associates’ degree, 15 years of related experience.
• Without a degree, twenty (20) years of related experience required.
• Strong technical writing and communications skills are expected at this level, proven through technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Must have ability to navigate Web-based construction management software (often provided by the client).
• Must have experience with setting meetings, organizing agendas, and keeping minutes for projects records.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite P6 and Construction PMIS software.
• Must have OSHA 10 Construction Training and hold or be able to obtain an OSHA 30 training prior to employment.
• P.E. desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $130,000 - $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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