Lead Construction Manager

Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations, Inc.; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation for Life Sciences, seeks a Lead Construction Manager to lead construction execution across pharmaceutical capital projects, overseeing field teams, contractor performance, safety, quality and project delivery to achieve mechanical completion.

You will drive planning with contractors, champion GMP practices, support design input and value engineering, and lead project performance reviews to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20+ years of large-scale capital construction experience.
• Senior construction management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industries (≥10 years).
• OSHA 30 certification required; CSP or equivalent preferred.
• PMP certification and AGC/CMAA membership preferred.
• English required; Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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; resolve issues impacting delivery.
• Partner with Project Managers and engineering teams to achieve 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

Communication

Decision-making

Owner's Representative experience

Cross-functional leadership

Contractor management

GMP construction practices

Quality focus

Site logistics

Value engineering

Safety

Planning and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 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.