Project Staff Engineer

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Project Staff Engineer to join our talented team at our office located in Somerset, NJ.

In this role, you will have a technical background that aids in their development in cost engineering, scheduling, and estimating. You will work closely under the supervision/mentorship of a senior team member.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists in the transfer of engineering documents between the project management team, the Company engineering contractor, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinates daily communication between the project management team, project Engineering, Company engineering contractor, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensures the creation and distribution of weekly action item lists to project stakeholders.
• Assists in the creation and management of the Project Scope Document, and participates in the procurement of all stakeholder signatures.
• Supports the preparation of presentation documents for Company Utility Review Board ("URB") and Capital Review Committee ("CRC") meetings.
• Assists in the creation and management of the Project Execution Plan and Risk Register, and participates in the stakeholder approval process.
• Supports the project management team in assessing critical path and near critical path work with alignment and coordination of all on-site resources throughout the construction and commissioning phases of the project.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates at the office, study, conceptual, and definitive levels.
• Supports project controls personnel in maintaining the project budget, and assists in ensuring that the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is followed and cash flow objectives are met.
• Assists in the facilitation of design reviews by project engineering, Division, and other stakeholders, and ensures that everything is signed off on by the appropriate parties.
• Supports project engineering in the development of the Material Tracking Log ("MTL"), supports all material procurement activities, and ensures that the MTL is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supports the Company's IP Construction group by participating in the development of a construction sequencing plan for all work necessary for the project.
• Assists the project management team in assessing schedules and developing plans and strategies for ensuring the optimization of the integrated Project Schedule for all construction and commissioning activities.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

• This is an entry-level position.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering, project management, construction management.
• Proficient in MS Office Products.
• Professional credentialing is strongly encouraged (CCT or CCP, CST or CSP, EVP, CMIT or CCM, PMP, EIT).

Context, Environment, & Safety

• A safety minded individual who must comply with the IPS Mission Zero Safety policy.
• Capable of working alone or as part of a team without a significant level of supervision.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time with extended computer use.
• Experience working in both a Home Office and Field environment.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

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. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

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.

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