OFCI Process Equipment Manager - Pharma

Gilbane Building Company • Chicago, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking an OFCI Process Equipment Manager - Pharma to assist with the coordination of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Electrical & Mechanical equipment and materials, ensuring timely communication, tracking and documentation throughout all project phases. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices, recognized as a top-10 ENR Contractor, committed to delivering projects safely and on-time, with opportunities to build various facilities like schools, labs, and hospitals. The company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. The ideal candidate is a coach/leader with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, providing feedback and guidance, determining priorities, delegating work, and effectively communicating progress. They establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness, praise successes, and share lessons learned. They build high-performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent, leveraging business insights, and deploying a strategic mindset. The candidate's core values should match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. Gilbane offers multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills, and employees will work with experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives to learn new industry skills daily, protecting and promoting the interests of both Gilbane and the client.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Pharma cGMP facility design and/or construction experience
• Equipment coordination experience specifically formulation skids, and filling and packaging lines
• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience
• Experience performing constructability reviews to plan for proper equipment handling on site
• Field leadership skills; planning, coordinating, and execution; supporting daily field activities of trade contractors specific to equipment handling
• Strong technical and communication skills are critical
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of industry standard software

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-hour construction outreach certification is preferred
• Microsoft Office (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support the tracking and coordination of OFCI equipment throughout procurement, delivery and turnover
• Communicate with owners, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure equipment readiness and delivery aligns with project needs
• Maintain accurate logs, datasets and documentation for all OFCI items
• Review equipment submittals and vendor documentation to confirm scope delineation and interface alignment between base-building systems and vendor-furnished equipment packages
• Coordinate cross-trade execution (piping, electrical, I&C/automation, structural, clean utilities) to ensure equipment installation sequencing and access constraints are resolved.
• Manage receiving, storage, and logistics for inbound OFCI equipment: coordinate inbound shipments with vendors/procurement, establish receipt/storage procedures, and maintain documentation
• Assist with receipt, inspection, and onsite storage coordination of Electrical and Mechanical equipment
• Support the field team to ensure handling and installation meet manufacturer requirements and project specifications
• Identify and escalate issues related to delivery delays, damage, or installation conflicts
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

Benefits

• excellent total compensation package
• competitive health and welfare benefits
• generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• invest in our employees’ education
• Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees