Lead Construction Manager

PACIV; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, seeks a Lead Construction Manager to steer construction execution for multiple pharmaceutical capital projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery across site activities with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will lead multi-contractor teams, ensure constructability during design, and report progress to project leadership while maintaining GMP-compliant practices.

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 on pharma/biotech or regulated projects.
• Proven experience leading large multi-discipline teams and multi-contractor management.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, scheduling, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead field construction organization including Construction Managers, Quality Leads, and assistants.
• Oversee construction execution across multiple projects and site integration activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE programs.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and long-range construction planning with contractors and teams.
• Monitor contractor performance and resolve issues impacting delivery.
• Partner with Project Managers and engineering teams to meet milestones, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Construction Management

Safety

Project Controls

Contractor Management

GMP

English

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GMP & regulated environment knowledge

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.