Deputy CQV Commissioning Manager – Pharma

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead CQV activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical facility in Houston. You will coordinate across engineering, construction, QA, validation, and operations to ensure thorough documentation and successful turnover from Mechanical Completion to Operational Readiness.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and proven experience with pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing projects, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline. PE registration preferred.
• 10+ years of industrial commissioning, startup, CQV, or facility operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large capital projects ($200M+ preferred).
• Experience with commissioning through qualification and operational readiness phases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, procedures, and project execution plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day commissioning activities across process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, utilities, and automation systems.
• Lead commissioning teams and discipline engineers to achieve project milestones safely and efficiently.
• Support development and management of commissioning schedules, resource plans, and system turnover priorities.
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and provide regular status updates to project leadership.
• CQV Integration: Align commissioning with CQV activities and support turnover strategies.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE registration preferred

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead CQV activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical facility in Houston. You will coordinate across engineering, construction, QA, validation, and operations to ensure thorough documentation and successful turnover from Mechanical Completion to Operational Readiness.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and proven experience with pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing projects, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time