Position Summary
The Process Project Manager will provide technical leadership and project management for large-scale pharmaceutical capital projects, ensuring successful execution from concept through commissioning.
The selected professional will manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, contractor performance, and engineering execution while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, EHS, and external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Owner's Representative throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead capital projects from conceptual design through commissioning and operational verification.
Manage construction activities for process systems, OSD manufacturing equipment, and clean utilities.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with Lilly standards.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
Review engineering drawings, project specifications, RFIs, submittals, and technical documentation.
Monitor contractor performance and construction quality.
Conduct routine field walkdowns to monitor project progress and resolve technical issues.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and change orders.
Develop project execution plans, resource plans, and cost forecasts.
Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders and governance teams.
Support project safety initiatives while promoting a Safety First, Quality Always culture.
Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, engineering standards, environmental regulations, and company procedures.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Provide technical guidance throughout engineering, construction, startup, and project closeout.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or another related Engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years of Capital Project Management experience within pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing environments.
Proven experience managing projects valued at $5 million or greater.
Strong knowledge of:
Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
OSD manufacturing systems
Clean Utilities
Construction management
Engineering design
Project controls
Scheduling
Risk management
cGMP manufacturing
LEAN principles
Automation systems
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence project stakeholders.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
OSHA 30 Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Previous experience supporting Lilly or other pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Puerto Rico.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams without direct reporting authority.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
We're Looking For Someone Who
Thrives in fast-paced pharmaceutical capital projects.
Is passionate about engineering excellence and project execution.
Has strong field presence and enjoys working alongside construction teams.
Can effectively manage contractors, engineering consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Has a proven history of delivering complex capital projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Communicates effectively with all levels of an organization.
Why Join Technical & Engineering Consulting LLC?
At Technical & Engineering Consulting LLC, we connect top engineering professionals with some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in Puerto Rico's life sciences industry.
When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to:
Work on one of Puerto Rico's premier pharmaceutical capital projects.
Collaborate with world-class engineering and construction teams.
Expand your experience managing complex, high-value capital investments.
Contribute to projects that directly impact the future of pharmaceutical man