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Job Title: Field Site Manager

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Field Site Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in preparing on-site work areas, supervising installation and commissioning activities, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. You will troubleshoot technical and resource issues, manage communication with project managers, and oversee equipment storage. Your expertise will contribute to building the service team and refining our execution process.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare on-site work areas in coordination with the Project Manager.

+ Plan and supervise installation, assembly, commissioning, and qualification activities.

+ Perform hands-on work when needed, especially on smaller projects.

+ Ensure site safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance according to GMP standards.

+ Troubleshoot technical, scheduling, and resource issues.

+ Manage communication with company and customer project managers and leadership.

+ Oversee receipt, inspection, and proper storage of equipment and materials.

+ Provide on-site client training and instruction to team members.

+ Contribute off-site to building the service team and improving execution processes.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of experience in technical field work (mechanical, electrical, automation), ideally in (bio)pharma GMP environments.

+ 3+ years of experience as a foreman, site supervisor, or manager in mechanical or process system installation and commissioning within a regulated industry.

+ Ability to organize work effectively and lead a team under pressure.

+ Understanding of specifications and contractual requirements, with the ability to handle nonconformances.

+ Experience in catching people doing things right, celebrating successes, and providing constructive feedback.

+ Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 80%) across North America, with 2-3 trips to Europe annually for training and collaboration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Residence in the Charlotte, NC area is strongly preferred.

+ Mechanical experience with large equipment such as pharma vessels or skids.

+ Automation and electrical experience

+ Familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.

+ Working knowledge of controls, basic programming in ladder logic, structured text, PLC networking, and wire termination.

+ Experience in GMP or FDA-regulated environments.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position requiring approximately 80% travel, primarily within the United States. The role offers a hybrid work setup when not traveling, with occasional trips to Europe for training and collaboration. As a leading provider in the pharmaceutical industry, you will work with large-scale equipment and partner with some of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contributionMedical / Dental / Vision InsuranceEmployer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability InsuranceGenerous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, REM Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement LeavePaid company holidaysCareer Development ProgramRetirement and Financial Wellness programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.