Engineering Manager - Owner's Rep

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Johnson Service Group, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager - Owner's Rep to lead engineering activities across all project phases for pharmaceutical and life sciences initiatives. You will coordinate design, construction, and operations teams while upholding safety, quality, and compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in regulated manufacturing, cGMP, and project governance. Travel 25-50% to project sites in Alabama and Virginia is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience on large-scale, regulated manufacturing projects (pharma, biotech, biopharma, or chemical).
• Proven track record as Engineering Manager, Owner's Representative, or Design Manager on complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of cGMP, qualification and validation processes, utilities, automation, and facility systems.
• Strong organizational, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with engineering and project management tools such as Microsoft Office and Project.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary engineering representative for a major client, overseeing multidisciplinary efforts from conceptual design through commissioning.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, governance processes, and decision-making frameworks to meet project objectives.
• Ensure technical solutions are compliant, constructible, maintainable, and aligned with owner standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and lead reviews of designs, calculations, specifications, and other critical deliverables at key milestones.
• Monitor performance against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety targets, proactively addressing variances.
• Manage relationships with design firms, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to foster collaboration and accountability.
• Support field activities, ensuring installations meet design intent and operational standards, and facilitate timely resolution of technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Collaboration platforms

Job description

JSG is seeking an Engineering Manager - Owner's Rep for our client Join a transformative leadership team as an Engineering Manager - Owner's Rep, where your expertise will safeguard and advance vital pharmaceutical and life sciences projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead engineering activities throughout all project phases, ensuring seamless coordination between design, construction, and operational teams while championing safety, quality, and compliance. If you thrive in dynamic environments and excel at translating complex requirements into actionable strategies, this is your moment to make a lasting impact.

Remote role Pay $85/hour to $95/hour

What You’ll Do:

• Act as the primary engineering representative for a major client, overseeing multidisciplinary efforts from conceptual design through commissioning
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, governance processes, and decision-making frameworks to meet project objectives
• Ensure technical solutions are compliant, constructible, maintainable, and aligned with owner standards and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and lead reviews of designs, calculations, specifications, and other critical deliverables at key milestones
• Monitor performance against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety targets, proactively addressing variances
• Manage relationships with design firms, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to foster collaboration and accountability
• Support field activities, ensuring installations meet design intent and operational standards, and facilitate timely resolution of technical issues

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related engineering discipline; PE license preferred
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, with significant responsibility for large-scale, regulated manufacturing projects (pharma, biotech, biopharma, or chemical industries)
• Proven track record as an Engineering Manager, Owner's Representative, or Design Manager on complex projects
• Deep knowledge of cGMP, qualification and validation processes, utilities, automation, and facility systems
• Strong organizational, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with engineering and project management tools such as Microsoft Office, Project, and collaboration platforms

Nice to Have:

• Experience with EPCM, design-build, or integrated project delivery models
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical decisions in relation to cost, schedule, and risk management
• Additional certifications related to project management or specialized engineering fields

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel 25-50% to project sites in Alabama and Virginia

Benefits:

• Johnson Service Group (JSG) offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.