Senior E&I Construction Manager

Fmaservices; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with fuel card

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Job summary

Fmaservices is seeking a Senior E&I Construction Manager to lead the coordination and execution of complex industrial installations in the pharmaceutical sector. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of industrial E&I experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership position. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electromechanics or a related field is essential. A competitive salary package, including various perks, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience within industrial E&I projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leading construction role.
• Strong experience within pharma, life sciences, and EPC/EPCM projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation works within projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and GMP guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electromechanics, Electricity, or Automation

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

GMP systems

BMS

Job description

FMA SERVICES specializes in industrial E&I projects within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotech, petrochemical, and chemical sectors. We support our clients throughout all project phases, including: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and maintenance support.

Our expertise extends across both brownfield and greenfield projects within, among others:

• GMP facilities
• API production
• process plants
• petrochemical installations
• chemical units

To further expand our industrial activities, we are looking for an experienced:

SENIOR E&I CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

A technically strong leader with extensive experience in the execution and delivery of complex industrial installations within regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences environments and heavy process industry.

About the Position

As Senior E&I Construction Manager, you are responsible for the complete coordination and execution of all Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, and Industrial Control activities within industrial EPC and EPCM projects.

You manage multidisciplinary teams during the construction of, among others, pharmaceutical production sites, cleanrooms, utilities plants, biotech facilities, API units, sterile manufacturing lines, filling lines, process skids, chemical installations, petrochemical units, and energy and utility systems.

You work closely with engineering teams, procurement, QA/QC, CQV teams, commissioning teams, operations, vendors, subcontractors, EPC/EPCM management, and end clients.

Scope of the Position

You are responsible for the implementation, construction, and integration of complete industrial systems, including:

Automation & Control Systems such as DCS (Distributed Control Systems), PLC systems, SCADA, MES interfaces, BMS (Building Management Systems), EMS (Environmental Monitoring Systems), historian systems, batch control systems, and industrial networking & fiber optics.

Safety & Critical Systems, such as:ESD (Emergency Shutdown Systems), SIS/SIL systems, Fire & Gas Systems (FGS), Fire Detection Systems (FDS), Gas Detection Systems (GDS), BMS (Burner Management Systems), Access control & CCTV, and Critical alarm systems.

Pharma & Life Sciences Systems, such as: Clean utility systems, WFI (Water for Injection), Pure Steam, Clean Steam, CIP/SIP systems, HVAC controls, Cleanroom automation, Environmental monitoring, Sterile process installations, Validation-ready systems, and GMP-compliant installations.

Process & Utility Systems such as: UOP process package integrations, Package units & skids, Analyzer systems, Utility plants, HVAC systems, Heat tracing, Grounding & lightning protection, MCCs & switchgear, and HV/MV/LV distribution.

Your Responsibilities

EPC / EPCM Construction Management

• Full coordination of E&I construction works within EPC and EPCM projects
• Leading multidisciplinary construction teams
• Organizing daily site activities and construction meetings
• Coordinating between engineering, procurement, QA/QC, CQV, commissioning, operations, vendors, and subcontractors
• Interface management between different disciplines and contractors
• Performing constructability reviews together with engineering teams
• Overseeing planning, quality, safety, and budget
• Coordinating: cable routes, cable pulling, terminations, instrumentation installations, analyzers, control panels, MCCs, switchgear, package units, process skids, cleanroom controls, HVAC automation, utility systems, DCS/PLC infrastructure, and telecom and network systems.
• Verifying execution according to: P&IDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules, hook-up drawings, I/O lists, cause & effect matrices, GMP guidelines, GAMP standards, IEC/ATEX norms, and ISPE guidelines.

Pharma & Life Sciences Compliance

• Collaborating with QA/QC and CQV teams
• Supporting FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ support, commissioning, qualification activities, and validation readiness
• Verifying documentation such as turnover packages, test records, calibration dossiers, redlines & as-builts, and traceability documents

Commissioning, Qualification & Startup

• Supporting: loop checks, pre-commissioning, cold commissioning, hot commissioning, energization, SAT/FAT, integrated system testing, startup support, and qualification support.
• Verifying instrument calibrations, interlocks, permissives, alarms, trip tests, cause & effect logic, and PLC/DCS functionalities

HSE & Quality

• Responsible for compliance with HSE procedures, GMP procedures, cleanroom codes of conduct, permit-to-work systems, ATEX regulations, and site safety procedures
• Organizing toolbox meetings and safety walks
• Following up on QA/QC inspections
• Monitoring quality standards within regulated environments

Your Profile

Education: Bachelor or Master in Electromechanics, Electricity, Automation, or equivalent through experience.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience within industrial E&I projects
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leading construction role
• Strong experience within pharma, life sciences, biotech, chemicals, petrochemicals, and EPC/EPCM projects
• Experience with GMP environments, cleanrooms, brownfield & greenfield projects, commissioning, and qualification

Technical Expertise

You possess strong knowledge of:

• DCS / PLC / SCADA
• BMS / EMS systems
• GMP & GAMP
• ISPE guidelines
• FDS / GDS / FGS
• SIS / SIL / ESD
• BMS systems
• UOP package integrations
• HV/MV/LV systems
• commissioning & startup

You are a strong leader and people manager with a distinct safety-conscious and hands-on mentality. You possess strong organizational skills and an analytical technical mindset, allowing you to make well-considered and decisive choices. Additionally, you are strong in communication, result-oriented, and stress-resistant.

What We Offer

You will work on high-tech projects within the pharma and industrial sectors, with involvement in international EPC/EPCM projects and challenging greenfield and brownfield projects. In addition, we offer a competitive salary package, including a company car with fuel card, laptop and mobile phone, hospitalization insurance, and meal vouchers. You will also have access to training and certifications, growth opportunities, and a dynamic technical work environment.

Why FMA SERVICES?

At FMA SERVICES, we help build the industry of tomorrow. With a combination of technical expertise, flexibility, and a hands-on approach, we realize complex industrial projects within pharma, life sciences, petrochemicals, and chemicals.

We are looking for professionals who take ownership and want to contribute to the realization of complete industrial installations, from engineering to commissioning and startup.

Interested?

Send us your CV today via the application form or contact us. We would be happy to explore together whether you are the right match for this position.