GMP Construction Project Engineer — Field Lead

Development Management & Consulting Group, Inc.; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Development Management & Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced construction leader to oversee day-to-day field activities on an active GMP manufacturing site.

You will ensure construction work aligns with AbbVie’s standards, regulatory requirements, and site operations, while coordinating with the general contractor and project team. This role requires strong knowledge of GMP concepts, field risk assessment, and the ability to manage safety, utilities, and shutdowns in live production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical).
• Significant construction experience in active, complex industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated owner side or client facing experience in GMP regulated or pharmaceutical environments during construction activities.
• Proven track record working in a GC embedded role or closely with general contractors on large capital projects.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides day‑to‑day, field‑focused construction leadership on an active GMP manufacturing site, ensuring that construction activities are planned and executed in alignment with AbbVie’s standards, regulatory requirements, and site operations.
• Acts as the primary interface between the general contractor, AbbVie PM, and site operations, integrating construction with GMP manufacturing expectations, and proactively identifying and controlling risks at the construction/operations interface.
• Strong presence in the field to verify that work methods, permits, and controls are implemented as planned and adjusted in real time as site conditions change.
• Ensures construction work respects GMP constraints (cleanliness, segregation, utilities, shutdowns, etc.)

Skills

Construction leadership

Field risk assessment

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Permit-to-work

JHAs/JSAs

OSHA/EHS regulations

Job description

Development Management & Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced construction leader to oversee day-to-day field activities on an active GMP manufacturing site.

You will ensure construction work aligns with AbbVie’s standards, regulatory requirements, and site operations, while coordinating with the general contractor and project team. This role requires strong knowledge of GMP concepts, field risk assessment, and the ability to manage safety, utilities, and shutdowns in live production