Project Engineer - Capital Projects

PM Group

$100K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline)
  • 3-8+ years of experience supporting capital projects in a regulated industry
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with GMP environments and project delivery methodologies (e.g., stage-gate, EPCM)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to interface with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Support execution of capital projects across the full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning
  • Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure project scope and schedule alignment
  • Assist in developing and managing project documentation, including Scope of Work, technical specifications, change controls, and RFIs
  • Track and report on project schedules, budgets, and key milestones
  • Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities (CQV)
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Support procurement activities including bid evaluations and vendor selection
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and escalate issues as necessary

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leading technical services provider
  • Involvement in diverse and challenging capital projects
  • Potential for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company
  • Collaborative and knowledge-sharing work environment
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available
Full Job Description
Overview

The Project Engineer - Capital Projects position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing Boston area Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team for a client in the Greater Boston area. Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) is an integral part of PM Group's ability to support clients across the complete project life cycle. We have over 50 years' industry experience, strong technical knowledge and integrated resources. Clients look to us to provide experienced technical professionals that complement their project teams. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group's ongoing expansion in the US.

This role will be embedded on-site and responsible for supporting the execution of capital projects ranging from facility upgrades and equipment installations to large-scale process and infrastructure expansions. The Project Engineer will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, EHS, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Support execution of capital projects across the full project lifecycle (concept through commissioning)
  • Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with project scope and schedule
  • Assist in development and management of project documentation, including:
    • Scope of Work (SOW)
    • Technical specifications
    • Change controls and RFIs
  • Track and report on project schedules, budgets, and key milestones
  • Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities (CQV)
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Support procurement activities, including bid evaluations and vendor selection
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Quality, EHS) to ensure seamless project integration
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline)
  • 3-8+ years of experience supporting capital projects in a regulated industry
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with:
    • GMP environments
    • Project delivery methodologies (e.g., stage-gate, EPCM)
    • Commissioning and qualification (CQV) processes
    • Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to interface across multiple stakeholders

Preferred Experience:
  • Experience supporting facility expansions, utilities, or process equipment installations
  • Exposure to cleanroom environments and regulated manufacturing spaces
  • Knowledge of project controls tools (scheduling, cost tracking)
  • Previous experience in a client-side or embedded OTS/staff augmentation role


Pay Range Disclosure:
The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually. This range represents the base salary that PM Group reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as work location, qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

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