Project Engineer

About this opportunity

Spencer Ogden lists this Project Engineer opportunity in township of kankakee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

🚨 NOW HIRING: Project Engineer – Pharma Construction

Kankakee, IL

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.

Key Responsibilities:

- 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 escalate issues affecting schedule, quality, or construction progress

- Serve as a key connection between the EPC project team, subcontractors, and field personnel

What We’re Looking For:

- 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

⭐ Preferred:

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or related field

- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent

- 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

Location: Kankakee, IL

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.

Message me directly or apply to learn more.

Worksite address

township of kankakee, IL, 60901, US

Who can apply

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