Jr. Project Manager - Capital Projects

FITS, LLC; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS, LLC is seeking a Jr. Project Manager to support capital projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will coordinate engineering, maintenance, and automation teams and help manage scope, budget, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes data analysis, prioritization, and a customer-focused approach to delivering high-quality research and products while embracing a diverse, environmentally conscious culture. Based in Barceloneta, US territory/location.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in capital projects within pharma/biotech/medical device.
• Experience with projects valued under $1.0 MM.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis abilities.
• Willingness for administrative shifts based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of capital projects from initiation to closeout.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, validation, quality, and automation teams.
• Manage schedules, budgets, action items, risks, and documentation.
• Assist procurement, contractor coordination, equipment installation and startup.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, and turnover activities.
• Track progress and escalate scope, budget, quality, or schedule issues.
• Ensure GMP compliance and adherence to procedures and standards.

Skills

Capital projects

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Multitasking

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

PLC

SCADA

Job description

For Project Management services supporting Capital Projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT:

The Technical Part:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and three - five (3-5) years of experience supporting capital projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
• Experience managing or supporting capital projects valued under $1.0 MM.
• Problem-solvingand root cause analysis.
• Shift: Administrative and according to business needs.
• Experience in:
  • Project Management Skills.
  • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and engineering project execution.
  • Automation experience is highly preferred, including exposure to manufacturing control systems, PLCs, SCADA, DeltaV, or similar automation platforms.
  • Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

The Personality Part:

• Besides being a Jr. Project Manager, you're able to analyze data so that not a single inconsistency gets past you (which allows you to be an amazing problem-solver). You're also a skilled multitasker with an incredible ability to set priorities. Add to this a commitment to serving customers with high-quality research and products, to embracing a diverse work culture, and even to the environment, and you might just be what we're looking for!

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)

• Supporting the planning and execution of capital projects from initiation through project closeout.
• Coordinating engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, validation, quality, and automation teams.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, action items, risks, and project documentation.
• Supporting procurement activities, contractor coordination, equipment installation, and startup.
• Participating in commissioning, qualification, and turnover activities.
• Tracking project progress and escalating issues that could impact scope, budget, quality, or schedule.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, company procedures, and engineering standards.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider companydifferent from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industryclients with top-notch quality talent.We're FITS!