Project Manager Engineer

Automated Systems, Inc. | Contract to Hire

Madison, United States | Posted on 07/15/2026

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• State/Province Wisconsin
• City Madison
• Country United States

Project Manager Engineer
Location: Greater Madison Area, WI (100% On-site)
Contract: 6+ Months with Strong Potential for Contract-to-Hire Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI) is seeking an experienced Project Manager Engineer to support capital and operational projects at our client's pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the Greater Madison area. This is an excellent opportunity to playa key role in delivering high-impact projects within a regulated GMPmanufacturing environment.

Inthis role, you will partner with cross-functional project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and right the firsttime. You will be responsible for managing project controls, including cost forecasting, budget tracking, schedule management, contractor coordination, and project reporting, while providing clear communication and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, excels at leading meetings and coordinating multiple stakeholders, and has strong experience managing project timelines, financial forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, resource plans, and cost baselines
• Leadcross-functional project teams and drive accountability across Engineering,Quality, Validation, and Operations
• Own project reporting and ensure accurate forecasting of cost and schedule performance
• Establish and manage capital expenditure (Cap Ex) requests, including cost tracking and earned value management
• Drive corrective actions for variances in scope, schedule, and cost performance
• Partner with Procurement to support sourcing strategy, bid evaluation, and vendor alignment
• Coordinate andensure project readiness and turnover to operations, including documentationhandoff
• Interface with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and site/network leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Chemical, Mechanical,Electrical, Biochemical, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading capital projects from initiation through execution and turnover in a GMP or highly regulated environment
• Strong experience with project controls, including cost forecasting,schedule management, and earned value management
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, andcross-functional teams
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, and procurement teams onproject execution
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biologics, or other regulated manufacturing environment
• Preferred exposure to bioprocessing systems, clean utilities, and GMP facility design