Project Engineer (Utilities Construction)

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Project Engineer to join our talented team at our office located in Somerset, New Jersey.

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.

Additional 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.

The salary offered for this role is between $80,000 and $95,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on skills, experience, and education

• This is an entry-level position.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering, project management, or 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 a 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.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

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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