Project Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Construction Engineering, or a related field is required.
- At least 15 years of capital project experience, including at least 7 years managing pharmaceutical or biotechnology facility construction projects, is required.
- Experience with cleanroom, good manufacturing practice, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is required.
- Strong contractor management, change management, and project controls experience is required.
- English is required.
- Manage an assigned construction package, including scope, budget, schedule, contracts, and project risks.
- Lead contractor execution from mobilization through mechanical completion and system turnover.
- Coordinate with design, construction, and equipment teams to resolve requests for information, design changes, and field issues.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
- Support good manufacturing practice-compliant construction practices and minimize rework on critical systems.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Manage project change control, contractor claims, and monthly cost and schedule reporting.
- Coordinate system turnover activities with Commissioning & Qualification teams.
- Collaborate with other Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
- Experience managing large-scale construction projects valued at $100 million or more is preferred.
- PMP certification is preferred.
- OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
- Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience serving as an Owner's Representative on large capital projects.
- Ability to manage multiple contractors and cross-functional project teams.
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practice regulations and pharmaceutical construction standards.
- Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Structural, and Architectural; Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing fit-out; Process and Clean Utilities.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
About the company
PACIV provides engineering services for industrial process automation, offering design, integration, installation, validation, and ongoing support for regulated industries, especially pharma, biotech, and medical devices. Its team designs and configures control systems, instrumentation, and software and can also manage day-to-day automation operations through outsourcing. It differentiates itself by delivering a single, end-to-end service under one roof with certified engineers and regulatory-compliance expertise across the project lifecycle. Its goal is to help life sciences manufacturers run compliant, efficient, and reliable automated processes while maintaining data integrity.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PACIV's 2026 career page shows active hiring across the United States and Ireland.
- Blackford expanded PACIV with Ace Controls in January 2025 and DSA, Eight12 earlier.
- PACIV's October 2026 HCAP page still calls it a global life-sciences automation leader.
What critics are saying
- Blackford's 2026 ACG rebrand threatens PACIV identity and employer pull within months.
- Open roles in Indianapolis, Puerto Rico, and Ireland signal persistent delivery-capacity constraints.
- Life-science concentration exposes PACIV to client insourcing shifts and sterile-manufacturing project delays.
What makes PACIV unique
- PACIV bundles automation, validation, and compliance for regulated life sciences under one roof.
- PACIV serves AbbVie, Amgen, Eli Lilly, J&J, Merck, and Pfizer.
- PACIV's outsourcing model runs clients' automation departments, not just one-off projects.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance