NJ Construction Project Engineer

Position Summary

The Spear Group offers a full‑time Construction Project Engineer/Coordinator position supporting our life sciences/pharma manufacturing client on site in Carteret, NJ. The role supports the client’s owner’s side CAPEX team in managing construction projects from coordination to delivery.

• Project procurement activities
• A/E team interaction and support
• Design team interaction and support
• Construction Management team interaction and support
• Stakeholder / Owner Project Management and Senior Engineering team support and coordination
• Project Coordinator support involving documents, checklists, project assessments, project processes and workflows
• Track project deliverables and deadlines
• Support internal routing, approvals, and document control
• Support the Project Manager and Project Engineer with meeting attendance, site visits, etc.
• Monitor incoming documentation that requires immediate attention (track action items, monitor progress)
• Maintain permitting timelines (internal and external)

• Bachelor of Science degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
• 1‑3 years of experience in capital project design and/or construction industry, preferably on owner’s side
• Understanding of design deliverables, permitting, and preconstruction sequencing
• Ability to read drawings and interpret basic technical information
• Proficiency with project management tools and documentation workflow
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; team player
• Compensation based on relevant experience

The Spear Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All personnel actions are affected without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status pursuant to law. The Company is committed to reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.