Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

Project Engineer - Capital Construction and Equipment Installation (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Job Description

This contract Project Engineer role supports capital construction and equipment installation projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Over a 12-18 month engagement, with potential to convert to a direct position, you will take a hands-on role driving projects from construction through closeout. You will help deliver $1-2M capital projects on time and within budget by coordinating onsite activities, managing contractors, and ensuring that safety, quality, and compliance standards are consistently met.

Responsibilities

* Execute capital projects across the facility, supporting the delivery of defined scope, schedule, and budget targets.

* Support Project Managers on $1-2M capital projects by owning day-to-day project execution activities in the field.

* Serve as the onsite point of contact during construction and installation phases, representing project interests in the field.

* Provide daily field oversight to track progress, monitor contractor activities, and keep project schedules on track.

* Coordinate work sequencing to minimize disruption to ongoing operations and maintain safe, efficient workflows.

* Manage contractor coordination, including scheduling, task assignments, and communication of project requirements.

* Oversee RFIs, inspections, and issue resolution in an active construction environment to keep work moving forward.

* Coordinate equipment installation with contractors, fabricators, vendors, and internal engineering and operations teams.

* Review contractor submittals, drawings, and documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and timely approvals.

* Support installation of process and utility equipment while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

* Assist with cost tracking, cost control, and change coordination to support adherence to project budgets.

* Contribute to schedule recovery efforts when delays occur by identifying corrective actions and resequencing work.

* Apply working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and engineered systems to support field decision-making.

* Manage subcontractors in the field, including monitoring performance, sequencing work, and verifying completion of tasks.

* Support QA/QC processes by reviewing work quality, participating in inspections, and addressing nonconformances.

* Ensure adherence to safety requirements and OSHA compliance throughout construction and installation activities.

* Maintain accurate project documentation, including field reports, logs, and tracking of RFIs and change orders.

* Collaborate closely with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to align expectations and resolve issues.

* Work independently onsite while staying aligned with broader project goals, standards, and reporting requirements.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering; an Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or an equivalent technical experience will also be considered.

* 5-10 years of Project Engineering experience supporting capital or construction projects.

* Experience supporting capital projects in the $1-2M range.

* history in manufacturing, facilities, or regulated environments (such as pharmaceutical or GMP settings) preferred.

* Strong experience working onsite during active construction and installation phases.

* Hands-on experience with construction execution, field coordination, and site planning.

* Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and engineered systems.

* Experience managing subcontractors, including sequencing work, inspections, and RFIs.

* Familiarity with QA/QC processes and safety compliance, including OSHA-related requirements, in regulated or manufacturing environments.

* Exposure to cost control, estimating, value engineering, or change order coordination.

* Comfort managing coordination-heavy work involving contractors, documentation, engineered equipment, and construction activities.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across project managers, contractors, inspectors, and internal teams.

* Detail-oriented mindset with strong documentation, organizational skills, and follow-through.

* Ability to work independently onsite while aligning with broader project teams and project objectives.

* Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, coordination-driven project environments.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience in mechanical engineering, facilities maintenance, or manufacturing process environments.

* Experience in capital project management, including CAPEX planning and capital equipment installation.

* Experience in or exposure to GMP environments within pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industries.

* Project management experience, including scope, schedule, and cost management responsibilities.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

* Experience with SAP is a…