Project Engineer

Project Engineer needed in Walkersville, MD for a large pharmaceutical company. This is a contract opportunity where you will earn $43 - $102 an hour, depending on your experience.

The Project Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Endotoxin 2.0 project, within an emphasis in supporting the Construction Manager, Project Controller, and broader project team in delivering the project. This individual will provide administrative, logistical, and technical support across multiple project processes to ensure smooth execution, compliance, and alignment with project objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience in project coordination, scheduling, and financial tracking, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify for this role, you must have at least 10 years of Project Engineer experience. Primary Responsibilities: • Review submitted schedules from contractors for accuracy, logical ties, and alignment with project milestones. • Update the master project schedule in coordination with the Project Controller and Construction Manager. • Identify and escalate potential schedule risks or conflicts to the project leadership team. • Manage the submittal process, including logging, tracking, and coordinating reviews between internal teams, the Engineer of Record (EOR), and the General Contractor (GC). • Ensure timely communication of submittal statuses to all stakeholders. • Maintain submittal records in SharePoint and update the Submittal Log to reflect progress and approvals. • Track equipment deliveries and communicate updates to the project team. • Coordinate with the Construction Manager, Procurement, and vendors to address any delays or discrepancies. • Ensure all receiving documentation (e.g., bills of lading, inspection forms) is accurate and stored in SharePoint. • Run SAP reports to support the tracking of project financials, help identify variances, and ensure alignment with budgets. • Monitor InvoiceTrack (IVT) to ensure timely processing of payments and escalate issues as needed. • Document, track, and support the processing of change order requests and PCRs. • Collaborate with the Construction Manager and Project Controller to assess cost, schedule, and scope impacts. • Ensure all changes are documented in the appropriate logs and follow through on required approvals. • Help screen RFIs for completeness and ensure they are logged and assigned to the appropriate stakeholders. • Facilitate timely responses by coordinating between the GC, EOR, and internal teams. • Maintain a comprehensive log of RFIs in Microsoft Planner for tracking and reporting. • Assist in the review and analysis of weekly engineering tracker reports. • Support the Construction Manager and Project Controller in identifying trends, risks, and variances. • Update forecasts and prepare summaries for bi-weekly review meetings. • Review contractor pay applications for completeness and accuracy. • Update the project risk register with identified risks, mitigation plans, and resolutions. • Collaborate with the Project Controller to align risk updates with schedule and financial forecasts. • Communicate risk-related changes to the project team during regular meetings. • Create and manage Planner tasks to track key deliverables, including procurement activities and equipment deliveries. • Maintain accurate records of communication, decisions, and updates related to procurement and project milestones. If you are a seasoned Project Engineer seeking a new opportunity, please apply now for immediate consideration.