Senior Project Engineer- Client Opportunity
Progressive Design, Inc. is seeking an entrepreneurial-minded Senior Project Engineer to support pharmaceutical API manufacturing facility and utility projects for a client in Elkton, VA. This position will lead and coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities while ensuring safe, compliant, and successful project execution.Job Responsibilities:
- Lead capital project execution from design through startup and turnover.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders.
- Review and manage technical deliverables, equipment packages, RFIs, and design changes.
- Support construction planning, installation, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.
- Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and overall performance.
- Promote safety, quality, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement throughout project execution.
- Facilitate effective communication between project teams and client leadership.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 8+ years of project engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated industrial environments.
- Experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
- Strong knowledge of facility, utility, and infrastructure systems.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with API manufacturing facilities.
- Knowledge of GMP environments, CQV processes, and EPC/EPCM project delivery.
- Familiarity with BIM, digital project delivery, and construction management tools.
- PMP and/or PE certification preferred.
Benefits:
We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Paid overtime, and 401K match. The good faither salary range for this position is $125,000 - $160,000 based on the role, market, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.
