Project Engineer; Construction

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry.

We are looking for a talented Construction Project Engineer to join our dedicated team located at our project site near Somerset, New Jersey.

Project Site: Whippany, NJ (full-time onsite)

In this role, you will provide technical, administrative, and subcontractor management support to Project Managers and Project Directors.

• Develop a working knowledge of prime contract requirements and apply knowledge to project activities.
• Support the Project Manager in the development and maintenance of preconstruction/construction and closeout execution plans.
• Corroborate with the Project Manager to facilitate communication between project participants.
• Assist the Project Managers/Directors in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other documents.
• Support the Project Manager in the procurement and coordination of all required project resources, including intra-divisional, inter-divisional, and extra corporate.
• Pursue scheduling information from subcontractors, vendors, and/or design professionals.
• Develop a working knowledge of the project budget and identify exposures to the project budget throughout the execution of the project.
• Assist the Project Manager in the management of change control systems and policies.
• Develop a thorough understanding of contractually required quality in design and construction and support quality assurance for the project.
• Monitor design content, quality, and coordinate design revisions for constructability and compliance with basic documents, schedules, and budgets.
• Review all shop drawings/submittals.
• Ensure project documents are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements.

The salary offered for this role is between $79,000 and $106,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, engineering, or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree.
• 1‑2+ years of experience in Construction, Engineering, Project delivery, or a related discipline.
• This is an onsite role 5 days a week.

• This position is a safety‑sensitive position.

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry‑leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life‑impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high‑tech industries.

With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.