Pharma Construction Lead – Site Engineer

Automated Systems, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI) is seeking a Construction Manager / Site Engineer to oversee a peptide manufacturing plant expansion at North Chicago, IL.

The role is a 15-month onsite contract with daily management of contractors, equipment installation, and utilities integration to support a new purification operation and clean-room space. The ideal candidate has hands-on construction experience in regulated facilities, familiarity with process piping, pharmaceutical utilities, and ability to

Qualifications

• Two years of construction management or site engineering experience in regulated facilities.
• Three years of hands-on trade experience in process piping, mechanical installation, electrical, HVAC, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with sanitary process piping, equipment installation, and pharmaceutical utility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, construction drawings, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and trades in an operating facility.
• Familiarity with construction safety requirements, permit procedures, and applicable codes.
• Strong communication, organization, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with clean-room construction, tank farms, lyophilizers, chromatography, or TFF systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construction oversight: daily oversight of contractors and trades; verify work follows drawings and specs.
• Equipment installation: coordinate delivery, rigging, placement, installation, and utility connections.
• Process piping and utilities: oversee installation and modification of process piping and utilities.
• Scheduling and coordination: manage work sequencing, contractor access, shutdowns, tie-ins.
• Field engineering: review drawings and specifications; resolve field questions.
• Safety: enforce site safety, review plans, and coordinate permits.
• Quality and turnover: inspect work, manage punch lists, coordinate inspections and turnover documents.

Skills

Construction management

Site engineering

Process piping

P&IDs reading

Safety compliance

Trade coordination

QA documentation

Job description

Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI) is seeking a Construction Manager / Site Engineer to oversee a peptide manufacturing plant expansion at North Chicago, IL.

The role is a 15-month onsite contract with daily management of contractors, equipment installation, and utilities integration to support a new purification operation and clean-room space. The ideal candidate has hands-on construction experience in regulated facilities, familiarity with process piping, pharmaceutical utilities, and ability to