Senior Instrumentation and Controls Project Manager - Raleigh, NC

WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance.

Worldwide Professional Solutions is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls Project Manager to join our growing team in the Raleigh, NC area near Wilson, NC for a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing construction project. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Lead for I&C Systems with over 15 years of experience in overseeing the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of I&C Systems on construction projects. The successful candidate will ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, safety standards, and timelines while effectively managing a team of technicians and coordinating with other project disciplines. This role leads collaboration with our EPCM prime contractor representative (Work Package Owner) to ensure scope designs are implemented safely, functionally, and compliantly. Responsibilities include reviewing Engineering and Project documents (P&IDs, specifications, procedures, scope), bids, and driving subcontractor engagement throughout the design and installation phases. The role supports the EPCM WPO in submittal and RFIs administration, procurement, value engineering, and construction, including multi-trade coordination, performance tracking, means and method deviation approvals, and change request reviews. Furthermore, this position involves system walkdowns, construction test pack reviews, and support for turnover, shakedown, and system startup as necessary.

• Review design drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve design and implementation challenges.
• Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during installation and operational phases.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address system discrepancies.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and procedures in all aspects of electrical and instrumentation work.
• Act as the client's representative to review submittals from the AE for instrumentation and equipment designs.
• In early design phases provide guidance to the AE on site cabling infrastructure concepts.
• Ensure focus on the project's sustainability ambitions
• Ensure site wide coordination of cabling design solutions.
• Review and approve instrument specifications, instrument install specifications.
• Assist in determining best main cabling routes and electrical route philosophy for the facility, assist with clash detection via 3D model throughout the design phase. assist with system boundary definition for ease of commissioning
• Review and participate in 3D model reviews of facility and large equipment modules.
• Review space coordination and equipment routing plans into the facility during construction phase.
• Participate in constructability reviews with site construction team.
• Review SOWs and RFPs for tendering of instrument and Controls packages.
• Assist in review of selected contractor submittals and tendering advice in relation to the submittals from the main contracting engineering firm.
• Facilitate and provide oversight of the reviews on and after the transition phase between engineering designers and electrical contractor.
• Assist site construction teams and project controls teams for construction progress
• Ensure acceptable quality of design and installations.
• Drive progress and coordination to ensure schedule, cost and quality targets are met

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation systems construction within industrial or engineering projects, preferably in pharmaceutical, oil and gas, or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience with DeltaV system is a must.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation engineering principles and standards.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in E&I systems.
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, OSHA).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and software.

• Certification in electrical or instrumentation engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Experience with commissioning, validation, and startup activities for E&I systems.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems.

This is a full-time position for World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a company match retirement plan. All benefits begin the FIRST DAY of employment. 

World Wide Professional Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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