PE Construction Manager (Hybrid)

MENTOR Technical Group Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Technical Group seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead projects from planning through closeout, ensuring cGMP, OSHA, and client standards are met.

You'll manage schedules, budgets, and teams across pharma/biotech environments, review drawings and change orders, and provide technical leadership on site, coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Active PE license in good standing.
• Minimum 8 years in construction management or related fields.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP, OSHA, codes, and risk management.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from planning through closeout with limited supervision.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, codes, OSHA, environmental rules, and client standards.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Provide technical leadership and site engineering support.
• Conduct field inspections and monitor site activities for quality and safety.
• Coordinate with clients, engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulators.
• Identify risks, propose mitigations, and communicate issues to management.
• Prepare status reports and budget analyses as required.
• Support business development with technical input during proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

PMP Certification preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and Boston, we serve life sciences clients in the United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.

Responsibilities

1. Perform all functions related to construction management with limited supervision.
2. Lead and oversee construction projects from planning through execution, commissioning, and closeout activities.
3. Ensure project execution complies with cGMP requirements, applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and client standards.
4. Manage construction schedules, budgets, resources, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.
5. Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, construction documents, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
6. Provide technical leadership and engineering support during all project phases.
7. Conduct field inspections and monitor site activities to verify compliance with approved plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.
8. Coordinate with clients, engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to facilitate project execution.
9. Identify project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and promptly communicate issues to management and clients.
10. Prepare project status reports, construction progress reports, budget analyses, and other project documentation as required.
11. Promote a customer-oriented culture by understanding client needs and developing effective solutions that support project goals.
12. Guarantee the highest quality of services provided by reviewing work performed and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
13. Maintain excellent professional relationships with MTG clients, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and technical expertise at all times.
14. Support business development efforts by identifying project opportunities and providing technical expertise during proposal development activities.
15. Ensure compliance with MTG administrative requirements, including timesheets, training records, certifications, and other company documentation.
16. Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations, engineering practices, construction methodologies, and emerging technologies applicable to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Food & Beverage, and Healthcare industries.
17. Other duties as assigned by management and/or client representatives.

Education & Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
2. Professional Engineer (PE) License active and in good standing (Required).
3. Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction management, engineering project management, or industrial construction projects.
4. Experience managing projects within FDA-regulated industries, including Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.
5. Strong knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
6. Knowledge of cGMP regulations, OSHA requirements, local building codes, and industry standards.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and construction management software.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish preferred.
9. Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
10. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in cross-functional teams.
11. OSHA 30-Hour Certification and PMP Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit and inspect active construction sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and access construction areas when necessary.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.

Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.