WPO Utility and CSA Tie In

ADP, Inc.; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. is seeking a Site Related Projects / Tie-Ins Manager to deliver a portfolio of tie-in and site-integration sub-projects at live GMP manufacturing sites.

The role requires deep coordination with the operating site's Operations team to protect ongoing GMP production during execution. You will coordinate with the Tie-In / Site Integration Manager and Utilities PM, manage contractor mobilization to brownfield environments, and drive HSE and quality compliance with MOC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 12+ years of capital project experience; 5+ years managing brownfield/tie-in scopes in operating pharma or chemical plants.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP change control and operating-site MOC processes.
• Demonstrated track record of executing in live-plant conditions without disrupting production.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of tie-in and site-integration sub-projects; manage each through definition, design, execution, and turnover.
• Partner with the operating site's Operations team on production-impact planning, shutdown windows, and change control under the operating site's quality system.
• Coordinate tie-ins with the Tie-In / Site Integration Manager and with the Utilities PM.
• Support and manage contractor mobilization to brownfield environments — escorts, training, GMP gowning, restricted-zone protocols.
• Drive HSE and quality compliance in live-plant conditions; lead Management of Change (MOC) submissions.
• Report cost/schedule status per sub-project; elevate risks to plant operations promptly.

Skills

Project management

Brownfield/tie-in

GMP change control

MOC processes

Cost & schedule reporting

Cross-functional coordination

English communication

Spanish language

Education

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

Job description

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Site Related Projects / Tie-Ins Manager delivers the portfolio of smaller scopes that connect new-build assets to the live, operating site — tie-ins to existing utilities, modifications inside existing buildings, and other site-integration projects. The role requires deep coordination with the operating site's Operations team to protect ongoing GMP production during execution. The 'Existing Building Projects / Tie-Ins Manager' variant focuses on work performed inside operating manufacturing/lab buildings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own a portfolio of tie-in and site-integration sub-projects; manage each through definition, design, execution, and turnover.
• Partner with the operating site's Operations team on production-impact planning, shutdown windows, and change control under the operating site's quality system.
• Coordinate tie-ins with the Tie-In / Site Integration Manager and with the Utilities PM.
• Support and manage contractor mobilization to brownfield environments — escorts, training, GMP gowning, restricted-zone protocols.
• Drive HSE and quality compliance in live-plant conditions; lead Management of Change (MOC) submissions.
• Report cost/schedule status per sub-project; elevate risks to plant operations promptly.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 12+ years of capital project experience; 5+ years managing brownfield/tie-in scopes in operating pharma or chemical plants.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP change control and operating-site MOC processes.
• Demonstrated track record of executing in live-plant conditions without disrupting production.

Preferred

• Spanish strongly preferred.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Tie-in and brownfield sub-project management from definition through turnover.
• GMP change control and Management of Change (MOC) submission and administration.
• Production-impact planning, shutdown window coordination, and contractor mobilization to restricted/brownfield zones.
• Cost and schedule reporting per sub-project.

Soft Skills

• Close coordination with Operations teams to protect live production during execution.
• Cross-functional coordination with the Tie-In / Site Integration Manager and PC21 Utilities PM.
• Proactive risk escalation to plant operations.
• Effective communication in English (Spanish strongly preferred).