Lead Construction Manager

PACIV; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation for Life Sciences, seeks a Lead Construction Manager to direct field construction across multiple pharmaceutical capital projects. You will oversee Construction Managers and site teams, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Project Managers and engineering teams to meet milestones, budgets, and constructability goals, while leading meetings, coordinating with contractors, and promoting continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 20+ years of large-scale capital construction experience.
• 10+ years in a senior construction management role in pharma/biotech or regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading multi-contractor teams.
• OSHA 30 and PMP/CMAA/CGPM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field construction organization, including Construction Managers, Construction Quality Leads, WPO Leads, and Assistant Construction Managers.
• Oversee construction execution across multiple projects, including enabling works, facility construction, and site integration activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project HSE programs and requirements.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and long-range construction planning with contractors and project teams.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and field execution, resolving issues that impact project delivery.
• Partner with Project Managers and engineering teams to achieve project milestones, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Champion quality throughout construction to ensure work is completed right the first time.
• Provide constructability input during design and support value engineering initiatives.
• Lead construction meetings, field coordination, and project performance reviews.
• Support site logistics planning and continuous improvement of construction execution

Skills

Leadership

Construction Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Safety Culture

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is seeking a Lead Construction Manager to provide overall leadership for construction execution across multiple pharmaceutical capital projects. This role is responsible for overseeing field construction, contractor performance, safety, quality, and project execution to ensure successful mechanical completion and project delivery.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Lead the field construction organization, including Construction Managers, Construction Quality Leads, WPO Leads, and Assistant Construction Managers
• Oversee construction execution across multiple projects, including enabling works, facility construction, and site integration activities
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project HSE programs and requirements
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and long-range construction planning with contractors and project teams
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and field execution, resolving issues that impact project delivery
• Partner with Project Managers and engineering teams to achieve project milestones, schedule, and budget objectives
• Champion quality throughout construction to ensure work is completed right the first time
• Provide constructability input during design and support value engineering initiatives
• Lead construction meetings, field coordination, and project performance reviews
• Support site logistics planning and continuous improvement of construction execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 20+ years of large-scale capital construction experience
• Minimum of 10 years in a senior construction management role supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry projects
• Proven experience leading large, multi-discipline, multi-contractor construction teams
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, quality, scheduling, and project controls
• OSHA 30 certification required; CSP or equivalent certification preferred
• PMP certification and AGC/CMAA membership preferred
• English required; Spanish strongly preferred

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience serving as an Owner\'s Representative on large pharmaceutical capital projects
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple contractors simultaneously
• Knowledge of GMP construction practices and regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with constructability reviews, site logistics, and value engineering
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety, quality, and successful project delivery