Engineering Project Manager

System One; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Bethlehem, PA, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead GMP-regulated capital projects for specialty pharmaceutical and injectable drug manufacturing from concept through startup. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating diverse cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering, 7+ years in a regulated industry, hands-on project ownership, and strong budgeting/vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• 7+ years of engineering and project management in regulated chemical/pharma environments
• Hands-on ownership of capital projects from conception through startup

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and technical projects at a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing site from concept through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements are met.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, vendors, contractors, and provide executive reporting.
• Lead projects involving rotating and static equipment such as pumps, compressors, reactors, vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping, and utilities.
• Prepare capital requests, cost estimates, business cases, project charters, and approval documents.
• Coordinate efforts across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, Supply Chain, and EHS teams.
• Support GMP change controls, management of change, user requirements, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, validation, and startup procedures.
• Ensure chemical process safety requirements including PSM and hazardous chemical handling are adhered to.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $145,000–$150,000/year, plus 6% bonus
Hours: Monday- Friday Day

Overview

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to join its team in Bethlehem, PA. This role will lead engineering projects supporting specialty pharmaceutical and injectable drug product manufacturing, including capital projects, facility upgrades, and process installations from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and technical projects at a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing site from concept through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements are met.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, vendors, contractors, and provide executive reporting.
• Lead projects involving rotating and static equipment such as pumps, compressors, reactors, vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping, and utilities.
• Prepare capital requests, cost estimates, business cases, project charters, and approval documents.
• Coordinate efforts across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, Supply Chain, and EHS teams.
• Support GMP change controls, management of change, user requirements, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, validation, and startup procedures.
• Ensure chemical process safety requirements including PSM and hazardous chemical handling are adhered to.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred; other disciplines considered with relevant project experience.
• At least seven years of engineering and project management experience in API pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, petrochemical, or similar regulated process manufacturing.
• Hands‑on ownership of capital projects from conception through startup including installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Experience with process equipment and projects in facilities handling hazardous or regulated chemicals.
• Ability to effectively manage project budgets and schedules and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.