Field Site Manager

Job Title

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

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

Perform own hands-on work when needed, especially in smaller projects

Ensure site safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance, in line with GMP standards

Troubleshoot technical, scheduling, and resource issues

Manage communication with the 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 process

You will need:

3+ years' experience performing technical field work (mechanical, electrical, automation), e.g. as Field Technician, ideally in (bio)pharma GMP environments

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

Ability to organize the work effectively, stay calm under pressure and lead the team

Understanding of specifications and contractual requirements, ability to handle nonconformances

Ability to catch people doing things right, celebrate successes, and give feedback that builds a strong team

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

Residence in the Charlotte, NC area is strongly preferred to support the build-up of our U.S. location and enable future growth into a managerial role

Skills

allen-bradley, Siemens, plcs, mechanical engineering, automation systems, programmable logic, gmp

Top Skills Details

allen-bradley, Siemens, plcs, mechanical engineering, automation systems, programmable logic, gmp

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate would be someone with a technician or engineer who's ready to move into a less hands-on, leadership-oriented role. They're looking for someone who's comfortable turning a wrench and has experience in mechanical, electrical, or automation systems.

In terms of automation, familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Siemens is preferred. The candidate doesn't need to be an expert, but should have a working knowledge of controlsbasic programming in ladder logic and maybe structured text, connecting PLCs to a network, and wire termination would be a plus.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, REM Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave Paid company holidays Career Development Program Retirement and Financial Wellness program Employee 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 5, 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.

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