Project Manager / WPO Equipment Manager

PACIV

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Compensation

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Location

Alamogordo, NM

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 30 Certification Or Equivalent Field Safety ExperienceBachelor's degree

Job overview

PACIV is hiring a Project Manager / WPO Equipment Manager. PACIV is seeking a PM / WPO Equipment Manager to oversee the planning, delivery, installation, and turnover of major equipment packages for pharmaceutical capital projects. This role combines project management and field execution responsibilities, ensuring equipment is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with GMP and project quality standards. The position partners with design teams, vendors, contractors, and construction management from equipment design through Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q).

Key focus areas include Manage equipment packages through design, procurement, delivery, installation, testing, and turnover to C&Q, Coordinate scope, budget, schedule, and vendor performance throughout the equipment lifecycle, and Support vendor design reviews, hold-point inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Mechanical Engineering, 12+ Years Pharmaceutical Capital Project Experience, and 5+ Years Managing Major Equipment Packages. Important skills include GMP Regulations, Validation Practices, ASME BPE, 3-A, English, and Spanish. Preferred (not required): Project Management, Organizational Skills, Lead Cross-Functional Teams, and Coordinate Multiple Stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GMP RegulationsValidation PracticesASME BPE3-AEnglishSpanishProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsLead Cross-Functional TeamsCoordinate Multiple StakeholdersCommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingAutomated Storage & Retrieval SystemsSterile Drug DeliveryAseptic Processing EquipmentOral Solid Dosage Manufacturing EquipmentProcess SkidsUtility SkidsLaboratory EquipmentWarehouse EquipmentManage Multiple Priorities

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's in Chemical EngineeringBachelor's in Industrial EngineeringBachelor's in Related Technical Discipline12+ Years Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Capital Project Experience5+ Years Managing Major Equipment Packages From FAT Through SATExperience Managing Equipment Installation and Field Execution Activities on Large Capital ProjectsKnowledge of Vendor ManagementKnowledge of Contract AdministrationKnowledge of Equipment Lifecycle ManagementOSHA 30 Certification or Equivalent Field Safety ExperienceExperience Serving as an Owner's Representative on Pharmaceutical Capital Projects

Full job description

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is seeking a PM / WPO Equipment Manager to oversee the planning, delivery, installation, and turnover of major equipment packages for pharmaceutical capital projects. This role combines project management and field execution responsibilities, ensuring equipment is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with GMP and project quality standards. The position partners with design teams, vendors, contractors, and construction management from equipment design through Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q).

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

Manage equipment packages through design, procurement, delivery, installation, testing, and turnover to C&Q.
Coordinate scope, budget, schedule, and vendor performance throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Support vendor design reviews, hold-point inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Coordinate equipment integration with design, BIM, logistics, procurement, and construction teams.
Oversee equipment delivery, storage, rigging, installation, and protection during construction.
Lead field execution of equipment installation activities alongside contractors, vendors, and construction management.
Promote and enforce safe work practices through pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and field safety programs.
Manage RFIs, field changes, design clarifications, vendor change orders, warranties, and spare parts.
Monitor installation progress, productivity, and project performance while providing regular status updates.
Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, project quality standards, and applicable industry codes, including ASME BPE and 3-A where applicable.
Support successful system turnover to Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q).

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
12+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology capital project experience.
Minimum of 5 years managing major equipment packages from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Experience managing equipment installation and field execution activities on large capital projects.
Strong knowledge of vendor management, contract administration, and equipment lifecycle management.
Working knowledge of GMP regulations, validation practices, and applicable industry standards.
OSHA 30 certification or equivalent field safety experience preferred.
English required; Spanish preferred.

Desired Skills:

Strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience serving as an Owner's Representative on pharmaceutical capital projects.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with one or more of the following equipment disciplines:
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Sterile Drug Delivery (SDD) or aseptic processing equipment
Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing equipment
Process skids, utility skids, laboratory, warehouse, or other major vendor equipment packages
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule objectives.

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