Senior Engineering Project Manager (Facilities & Capital Projects)

LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager (Facilities & Capital Projects) to lead complex capital initiatives that enhance biologics manufacturing capabilities. You will drive safety, schedule, and budget while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

The role oversees design and execution of HVAC and utility upgrades, lab renovations, cryogenic storage expansions, and the deployment of advanced technologies such as automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive engineering experience in facilities, utilities, or capital projects.
• Experience delivering compliant solutions in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

Responsibilities

• Designs and manages multiple facilities-related capital projects (HVAC, utilities, renovations) to meet delivery, budget, and safety goals.
• Ensures compliance with GMP, regulations, and codes; coordinates with site PM/PdM, Calibration, Utilities, and other departments.
• Provides technical guidance to Operations and cross-functional partners; supports introduction of new technologies (automation, single-use systems, PAT).
• Fosters a strong safety culture and leadership with internal staff and external contractors.

Skills

GMP environments

Capital projects

Project scheduling

Cost estimation

CARs (Capital Appropriation Requests)

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Advanced degree or PE license preferred

Job description

Senior Engineering Project Manager (Facilities & Capital Projects)

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS ! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World.

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager, Facilities Engineering plays a key role in driving complex capital projects that enhance and expand our biologics manufacturing capabilities. This individual will lead multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously—ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

In this role, you’ll oversee the design and execution of facility and process-related capital projects such as HVAC and utility system upgrades, laboratory and infrastructure renovations, cryogenic storage expansions, and biologics cell culture or purification improvements. You’ll also provide technical guidance to Operations and cross-functional partners to support the introduction of new technologies, including automation, single-use systems, and process analytical tools (PAT).

The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with Maintenance, Calibration, Validation, Automation, and Facilities teams from project initiation through completion—ensuring compliance with engineering best practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards while driving continuous improvement across site infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes regular assignments independently, with minimal supervisory guidance. Seeks assistance as needed for issues not covered by established policies or procedures. Work is reviewed periodically for progress and evaluated upon completion for overall adequacy and results.
• Designs and manages multiple facilities-related capital projects (including HVAC and utility systems, process improvements, infrastructure repairs, and renovations) to ensure delivery on time, within budget, safely, and in alignment with client and site requirements.
• Ensures all projects comply with good engineering practices, LBA policies, applicable regulations, and codes.
• Coordinates projects with site PM/PdM, Calibration, Utilities, and other supporting departments from initiation through closure to ensure systems are properly designed, constructed, and documented.
• Coordinates facility-related activities to optimize operations and reliability while minimizing capital expenditures.
• Promotes a strong safety culture by ensuring safety is prioritized throughout all project phases and providing leadership to both internal staff and external contractors.
• Identifies and implements innovative and cost-effective solutions in project design, functionality, and construction.
• Provides recommendations and technical expertise to improve and maintain facilities infrastructure.
• Offers technical support to Operations to ensure efficient integration of new systems, technologies, or processes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; advanced degree and/or Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive engineering experience, ideally within facilities, utilities, or capital project environments.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver practical, compliant solutions in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of GMP-regulated engineering environments and the delivery of complex capital projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing settings.
• Applies strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence while ensuring compliance with good engineering practices, company policies, regulations, and codes.
• Effectively manages projects using internal technicians and external contractors, maintaining safety and performance standards throughout all project phases.
• Skilled in scoping projects based on client requirements, developing cost estimates, preparing Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs), and creating detailed project schedules.
• Possesses a solid understanding of facilities and building maintenance operations, including utilities infrastructure and reliability programs.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of regulatory, environmental, GMP/GLP, and OSHA requirements relevant to engineering and construction projects.
• Understands the design, construction, and operation of laboratories, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, and utility plants.
• Exhibits strong analytical and logical troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical or operational challenges.

Physical Demands

• This role involves both office and field work within a manufacturing environment. This successful candidate in this role must be able to:
• Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and perform physical activities such as crouching, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs and ladders, and walking on level surfaces.
• Perform visual inspections of installations and equipment.
• Work safely while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, fall protection, and electrical safety gear.

This position involves work in a variety of environments, including office and laboratory settings as well as indoor and outdoor plant areas. The role may involve:

• Working independently and collaboratively with others.
• Exposure to noise, heights, and confined or cramped spaces.
• Occasional work in varying temperatures or weather conditions.

Travel

5% Travel Required

16%

Work Location:

New York Pay Range

$91,000 - $142,000 USD

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities! If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!