Deputy CQV Manager for Pharma Manufacturing Startups

SPECTRAFORCE; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE seeks a Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical facility in Houston, TX. You will ensure systems are safely commissioned, documented, and transitioned to qualification and operations in line with FDA/EU GMP and project requirements.

Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Validation, and Operations to achieve on-time turnover and readiness, with part-time telework and at least three days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline (PE 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.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for coordination with engineering, operations, and client teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commissioning Manager in developing and implementing 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.
• Coordinate with Validation teams to ensure documentation packages meet regulatory expectations.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project coordination

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Professional Engineering license (PE) preferred

Job description

SPECTRAFORCE seeks a Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical facility in Houston, TX. You will ensure systems are safely commissioned, documented, and transitioned to qualification and operations in line with FDA/EU GMP and project requirements.

Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Validation, and Operations to achieve on-time turnover and readiness, with part-time telework and at least three days