Senior Engineering Manager - Owner's Representative
Location: Remote (Eastern or Central Time Zone preferred); Philadelphia, PA area preferred Travel: 25-50% to project sites in Alabama and Virginia Compensation: $85-$95/hour (W2) Employment Type: Long-term contract (12+ months), with potential for conversion to a permanent position after approximately six months Openings: 2 Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager - Owner's Representative to support major capital construction projects within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.
This position will provide engineering leadership, technical oversight and project governance throughout the full lifecycle of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing facility projects.
The successful candidate will act as an owner's representative, overseeing external engineering consultants, design firms, construction partners and equipment vendors to ensure that engineering solutions align with project objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets and schedules.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional with extensive pharmaceutical construction experience who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing complex capital projects.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership & Project Oversight
Serve as the owner's primary engineering representative, providing technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines.
Oversee external engineering consultants, design firms, contractors and equipment vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish engineering execution strategies, design review processes, technical requirements and project deliverables.
Ensure engineering activities align with project scope, budget, schedule, safety and quality requirements.
Coordinate engineering decisions among internal stakeholders, external engineering partners and construction teams.
Engineering Design & Technical Management
Oversee engineering activities from conceptual design and feasibility through detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering reviews involving process, mechanical, electrical, civil, automation and facility systems.
Review engineering deliverables, technical specifications, equipment packages and design documentation.
Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations.
Evaluate design changes, technical risks, constructability and engineering solutions to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Construction, Commissioning & Validation
Provide engineering oversight during construction, equipment installation, startup and commissioning.
Coordinate with construction managers, contractors and vendors to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules.
Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities associated with pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Ensure engineering deliverables and installed systems meet operational, maintenance, safety and regulatory requirements.
Oversee engineering documentation, system turnover and operational readiness activities.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
Collaborate with internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, validation, procurement and project management teams.
Manage technical coordination among external engineering consultants, construction partners and equipment suppliers.
Monitor engineering performance, identify potential risks and implement corrective actions.
Communicate project progress, technical challenges and recommendations to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or a related engineering discipline.
15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant involvement in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences capital construction projects.
Demonstrated experience as an Engineering Manager, Owner's…