Site Integration Project Manager

Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations, Inc.; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV is seeking a Site Integration Project Manager to lead planning and execution of site integration and utility tie-in projects in a GMP environment. You will coordinate scopes, budgets, and schedules while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing pharmaceutical production.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in capital projects, including brownfield or utility tie-in work in pharma, biotech, or chemical facilities, with strong change control and MOC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of site integration and utility tie-in projects from planning through turnover.
• Coordinate project scope, budget, schedule, contractor performance, and project risks.
• Partner with Operations to plan shutdowns, production impacts, and change control activities.
• Coordinate utility tie-ins and modifications with engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Lead contractor activities in operating facilities, including site access, training, GMP requirements, and restricted area compliance.
• Promote safe execution and ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
• Monitor project progress, costs, schedules, and risks, providing regular updates to project stakeholders.
• Ensure successful project completion with minimal disruption to plant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

GMP compliance

Project controls

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is seeking a Site Integration Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of projects that connect new facilities to existing pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for managing utility tie-ins, modifications to existing facilities, and other site integration projects while minimizing impacts to ongoing GMP production.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Manage a portfolio of site integration and utility tie-in projects from planning through turnover.
• Coordinate project scope, budget, schedule, contractor performance, and project risks.
• Partner with Operations to plan shutdowns, production impacts, and change control activities.
• Coordinate utility tie-ins and modifications with engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Lead contractor activities in operating facilities, including site access, training, GMP requirements, and restricted area compliance.
• Promote safe execution and ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
• Monitor project progress, costs, schedules, and risks, providing regular updates to project stakeholders.
• Ensure successful project completion with minimal disruption to plant operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 12+ years of capital project experience, including at least 5 years managing brownfield or utility tie-in projects in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Experience working in operating GMP manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP change control and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Proven experience delivering projects without disrupting ongoing plant operations.
• English required; Spanish strongly preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative on pharmaceutical capital projects.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, and operations personnel.
• Knowledge of utility systems, facility modifications, and brownfield construction practices.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, GMP compliance, and project controls.
• Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving skills in active manufacturing environments.