Pharma Equipment Packages Lead

JC Automation; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. is seeking a PM / WPO Equipment Manager to lead major equipment packages from vendor design through FAT, site delivery, installation and turnover to C&Q.

The role combines PM ownership and work-package oversight, ensuring scope, budget, schedule and vendor performance are met. You will coordinate with design interfaces, BIM, and field teams, drive HSE and productivity on site, manage RFIs and field changes, and report progress per the project controls cadence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years pharma/biotech capital project experience.
• 5+ years managing major equipment packages from FAT through SAT.
• Experience with ASRS/SDD/OSD equipment categories.
• Strong vendor management and FAT/SAT discipline.
• OSHA 30 minimum.

Responsibilities

• Support designer, contractor and procurement with equipment package end-to-end: scope, budget, schedule, vendor performance.
• Support the Owner Furnished Equipment Owners for successful design, delivery, storage and installation.
• Support DVLs in vendor design reviews, hold-point inspections, and FAT planning/execution.
• Coordinate equipment design integration with the Design Interface Manager and BIM Coordinator.
• Validate Design and CMs logistics: shipping, receiving, rigging, set-in-place, and protection during construction.
• Support equipment installation with the assigned PM, WPO Leads, and Lead Construction Manager.
• Lead SAT planning and execution coordination with C&Q and the System Turnover Lead.
• Manage vendor change orders, claims, warranty terms, and spare-parts strategy.
• Ensure compliance with GMP design expectations, materials of construction, and 3-A / ASME BPE where applicable.
• Support and oversee field execution of the equipment installation work package; lead the vendor's and installer's site teams in delivery.
• Drive HSE engagement at the work-face: pre-task plans, JHAs, SSoW review, field safety walks, BeyondZero/LIFE program reinforcement.
• Coordinate with contractor and other vendors on daily and weekly look-ahead planning, set-in-place sequencing, and crew productivity for equipment installs.
• Partner with Construction Quality Leads to enforce inspection and test plans, hold points, and quality gates on the equipment package.
• Manage RFIs, field changes, and design clarifications through the Design Verification Leads.
• Track and report progress (earned value, install quantities, productivity ratios) per the Project Controls cadence.

Skills

Vendor management

FAT/SAT planning

GMP compliance

Field execution

Scheduling & EV tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

JC Automation Corp. is seeking a PM / WPO Equipment Manager to lead major equipment packages from vendor design through FAT, site delivery, installation and turnover to C&Q.

The role combines PM ownership and work-package oversight, ensuring scope, budget, schedule and vendor performance are met. You will coordinate with design interfaces, BIM, and field teams, drive HSE and productivity on site, manage RFIs and field changes, and report progress per the project controls cadence.