Project Engineer, Procurement / Purchasing
Job in
Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60901, USA
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
Spencer Ogden
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Construction
Procurement / Purchasing, Site Manager, Occupational Health & Safety -
Engineering
Procurement / Purchasing, Site Manager, Occupational Health & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We're looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support a large-scale, multi-building GMP-compliant pharmaceutical construction project in Kankakee, IL.
This is a hands-on construction-phase position for a Project Engineer who has experience working for an EPC contractor on pharmaceutical, biopharma, or life sciences projects
. While the official title is Project Engineer, this role will operate similarly to an Assistant Construction Manager
, with significant involvement in the field and day-to-day execution of the project.
- Support the Construction Manager with daily construction activities and field execution
- Coordinate subcontractors, field teams, scheduling, logistics, and resources
- Work closely with the construction team to keep project milestones on schedule
- Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation
- Monitor quality and ensure construction activities meet project specifications and GMP requirements
- Track material deliveries and coordinate with procurement and project teams
- Participate in project meetings, safety activities, and field coordination
- Identify and elevate issues affecting schedule, quality, or construction progress
- Serve as a key connection between the EPC project team, subcontractors, and field personnel
- 3-5+ years of construction/project engineering experience
- Experience working for an EPC contractor is required
- Pharmaceutical, biopharma, life sciences, or GMP construction experience is strongly preferred
- Experience specifically supporting the construction phase of a pharmaceutical project
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and field construction activities
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency with construction/project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with large-scale, complex pharmaceutical or life sciences facilities
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical facility systems, including HVAC, process piping, and electrical distribution
If you're a Project Engineer with EPC experience who has been hands-on during the construction phase of major pharma/life sciences projects
, I'd be interested in connecting.
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