Jr. Project Manager - Capital Projects

FITS LLC; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC in Puerto Rico is seeking a Jr. Project Manager to support capital projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality, and automation teams.

You will work bilingual in English and Spanish, manage small-scale projects under $1M, and ensure GMP compliance while delivering high-quality results for our pharma and medical device clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 3-5 years of experience in pharma/biotech/medical devices.
• Experience managing or supporting capital projects valued under $1.0 MM.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Shift: Administrative and according to business needs.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Automation systems

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Tools

DeltaV

SCADA

PLCs

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.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish).
• 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!

Are you the next piece?