Site Installation Project Manager

Performance Objectives

• Deliver 8–12 site installations annually on schedule and within budget, achieving first-time customer SAT sign-off and zero recordable safety incidents.
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams (mechanical, automation, quality) from European production through U.S. site execution, closing punch lists in under 10 days.
• Drive commissioning of bioreactors, process skids, CIP/SIP, and GMP washers to full GMP-ready status, including IQ/OQ documentation that passes customer and FDA audits.
• Build and execute project plans that reduce typical on-site duration by 15% through pre-FAT alignment and logistics mastery.
• Train customer operators and establish preventive-maintenance baselines that achieve 98%+ uptime in the first 12 months post-handover.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for HSE on large projects, implementing Brinox protocols that exceed OSHA and customer requirements.

Environment & Resources

You report to the U.S. General Manager and work with a tight-knit Charlotte-based team plus global engineering in Europe. Full project budget authority, dedicated field technicians, and the company's in-house automation resources. Travel up to 70% (2–3-week international trips 2–3 times per year). Remote-friendly with Charlotte office access.

Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years leading installation and commissioning of pharma/biopharma process equipment or similar GMP systems.
• Proven track record delivering complex mechanical/electrical/automation projects on time in regulated environments.
• Hands-on fluency with P&IDs, PLC/HMI systems, and GMP documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ability to act as on-site HSE lead and communicate clearly with C-level customers and European engineering teams.
• Valid passport, driver’s license, and willingness to travel extensively from an Eastern U.S. base near a major airport.

Role Selling Points

• Help build the company's U.S. service organization from the ground up—backed by a 40-year European market leader.
• Work on highly customized, high-value systems for the world’s top pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Structured training in Europe plus continuous development; competitive pay, bonus, full benefits, and 401k match.
• Small-team ownership with global resources—shape how we operate in North America.