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MEP Project Manager
Puerto Rico, PR · Biotech/PharmaceuticalJob Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE) license and PMP certification to lead large-scale capital projects within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will bring 15–20 years of progressive experience in engineering, project management, and regulatory compliance, along with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Strategy & Leadership
o Develop overarching project strategies, objectives, and execution plans aligned with corporate goals and regulatory standards.
o Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to commissioning.
2. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
o Serve as the primary liaison for project stakeholders, including senior management, regulatory agencies, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
o Facilitate regular project meetings, ensuring clear communication of goals, progress, and potential issues.
3. Quality & Compliance
o Oversee adherence to cGMP, FDA, and other relevant regulations, integrating compliance requirements into project deliverables.
o Collaborate with quality assurance and validation teams to ensure robust documentation, testing, and approval processes.
4. Risk Management & Problem-Solving
o Identify project risks (technical, financial, operational) and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
o Address complex engineering challenges, leveraging in-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or process engineering.
5. Budget & Cost Control
o Establish and manage large capital project budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
o Monitor expenditures, approve change orders, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising project quality.
6. Team Development & Mentorship
o Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
o Provide guidance on best practices in project management, engineering principles, and regulatory compliance.
7. Project Closeout & Continuous Improvement
o Oversee final commissioning, qualification, and handover of systems to operational teams.
o Conduct post-project evaluations, documenting lessons learned and recommending process improvements for future initiatives.
Qualifications
• Education & Licensure:
o Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
o Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
o PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (required).
• Experience:
o 15–20 years of progressive engineering and project management experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or biotech capital projects.
• Technical Expertise:
o Strong familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements in a manufacturing context.
o Demonstrated success leading complex projects involving process equipment, utilities, HVAC, automation, and validation.
• Leadership & Communication:
o Exceptional ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
o Proven track record of strategic thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Project Management Skills:
o Expertise in resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), and risk management.
o Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Language Proficiency:
o Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE) license and PMP certification to lead large-scale capital projects within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will bring 15–20 years of progressive experience in engineering, project management, and regulatory compliance, along with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Strategy & Leadership
o Develop overarching project strategies, objectives, and execution plans aligned with corporate goals and regulatory standards.
o Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to commissioning.
2. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
o Serve as the primary liaison for project stakeholders, including senior management, regulatory agencies, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
o Facilitate regular project meetings, ensuring clear communication of goals, progress, and potential issues.
3. Quality & Compliance
o Oversee adherence to cGMP, FDA, and other relevant regulations, integrating compliance requirements into project deliverables.
o Collaborate with quality assurance and validation teams to ensure robust documentation, testing, and approval processes.
4. Risk Management & Problem-Solving
o Identify project risks (technical, financial, operational) and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
o Address complex engineering challenges, leveraging in-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or process engineering.
5. Budget & Cost Control
o Establish and manage large capital project budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
o Monitor expenditures, approve change orders, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising project quality.
6. Team Development & Mentorship
o Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
o Provide guidance on best practices in project management, engineering principles, and regulatory compliance.
7. Project Closeout & Continuous Improvement
o Oversee final commissioning, qualification, and handover of systems to operational teams.
o Conduct post-project evaluations, documenting lessons learned and recommending process improvements for future initiatives.
Qualifications
• Education & Licensure:
o Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
o Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
o PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (required).
• Experience:
o 15–20 years of progressive engineering and project management experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or biotech capital projects.
• Technical Expertise:
o Strong familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements in a manufacturing context.
o Demonstrated success leading complex projects involving process equipment, utilities, HVAC, automation, and validation.
• Leadership & Communication:
o Exceptional ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
o Proven track record of strategic thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Project Management Skills:
o Expertise in resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), and risk management.
o Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Language Proficiency:
o Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*