Design Interface Manager

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

Job summary

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions for Life Sciences, is seeking a Design Interface Manager to coordinate engineering design and construction activities for pharmaceutical capital projects. The role ensures timely design deliverables and that field feedback is incorporated into the design process.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering or related field, 12+ years of experience in regulated capital projects, and hands-on BIM/document control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 12+ years of experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry capital projects.
• Experience working in both engineering design and construction environments.
• Proven experience managing design deliverables on large capital projects.
• Working knowledge of GMP facility design, cleanroom requirements, and process equipment integration.
• Experience with BIM software (Revit, Navisworks) and document management systems such as Aconex or BIM 360.

Responsibilities

• Manage the interface between design and construction teams across multiple project packages.
• Coordinate design deliverables, including drawings, specifications, IFC packages, RFIs, and design changes.
• Monitor design schedules and elevate issues that may impact construction activities.
• Lead design coordination meetings and ensure timely resolution of RFIs, field changes, and vendor information.
• Coordinate constructability reviews and support value engineering efforts.
• Manage drawing revisions, IFC releases, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Partner with BIM and document control teams to support design coordination and construction execution.
• Coordinate design inputs from equipment vendors and ensure integration into the overall project design.
• Track design changes and evaluate impacts on project scope, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Interface coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Aconex

BIM 360

Job description

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is seeking a Design Interface Manager to coordinate engineering design and construction activities for pharmaceutical capital projects. This role ensures design deliverables are issued on time, construction teams receive the information they need to execute work, and field feedback is effectively incorporated into the design process.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Manage the interface between design and construction teams across multiple project packages
• Coordinate design deliverables, including drawings, specifications, IFC packages, RFIs, and design changes
• Monitor design schedules and elevate issues that may impact construction activities
• Lead design coordination meetings and ensure timely resolution of RFIs, field changes, and vendor information
• Coordinate constructability reviews and support value engineering efforts
• Manage drawing revisions, IFC releases, redlines, and as-built documentation
• Partner with BIM and document control teams to support design coordination and construction execution
• Coordinate design inputs from equipment vendors and ensure integration into the overall project design
• Track design changes and evaluate impacts on project scope, cost, and schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Process), Construction Management, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry capital projects
• Experience working in both engineering design and construction environments
• Proven experience managing design deliverables on large capital projects
• Working knowledge of GMP facility design, cleanroom requirements, and process equipment integration
• Experience with BIM software (Revit, Navisworks) and document management systems such as Aconex or BIM 360
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• English required; Spanish preferred

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative on pharmaceutical capital projects
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional engineering, construction, and vendor teams
• Strong understanding of design management, constructability, and project controls
• Experience managing complex design changes while maintaining project schedules
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced project environments