Project Engineer, Civil 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,…