Electrical Project Manager

Technical and Engineering Consulting

$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of capital project management experience in pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing settings.
  • Experience managing projects valued at $5 million or greater.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction management, and GMP manufacturing.
  • OSHA 30 Certification. Fluent in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Lead capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing from concept to operational verification.
  • Act as the Owner's Representative, aligning project execution with business goals.
  • Oversee electrical infrastructure and construction activities.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams, including engineering and construction personnel.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout all phases.
  • Review engineering designs and contractor deliverables for compliance and quality.
  • Perform site walkdowns to ensure construction quality and adherence to timelines.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a major capital expansion project in a leading pharmaceutical facility.
  • Engage in a challenging role as the Owner's Representative, influencing project decisions.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with diverse engineering and construction teams.
  • Be part of a culture that emphasizes safety and quality in all activities.
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity

Technical & Engineering Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support a major capital expansion project within a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

This role is ideal for a project management professional with strong experience leading capital projects, electrical infrastructure, and multidisciplinary engineering teams in a regulated cGMP environment. The selected professional will serve as the Owner's Representative, overseeing projects from conceptual design through operational verification while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead pharmaceutical manufacturing capital projects from concept through commissioning and operational verification.
  • Serve as the Owner's Representative, ensuring project execution aligns with business objectives and technical requirements.
  • Manage electrical infrastructure and power distribution construction activities.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, contractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review engineering designs, project specifications, and contractor deliverables.
  • Evaluate and manage change orders while protecting project objectives.
  • Perform routine site walkdowns to monitor construction quality and progress.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, OSHA regulations, engineering standards, and company procedures.
  • Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Maintain project documentation, financial reporting, and stakeholder communications.
  • Identify technical issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Champion a "Safety First, Quality Always" culture across all project activities.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of capital project management experience within pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Experience managing projects valued at $5 million or greater.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Electrical systems and infrastructure
    • Construction management
    • GMP manufacturing
    • Project controls
    • Engineering disciplines
    • Construction quality
    • Safety programs
    • Scheduling
    • LEAN principles
    • Automation
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish.
  • OSHA 30 Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • Previous experience working in Puerto Rico.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams through influence rather than direct authority.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to drive change.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
What We're Looking For

We're seeking a professional who:
  • Excels in fast-paced capital project environments.
  • Can successfully lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Has a proven record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Communicates effectively with executives, engineering teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Thrives in highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

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