Project Manager (Engineering Design)

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 Manager (Engineering Design) to join our talented team at our office located in Somerset, NJ.

In this role, you will provide leadership on assigned projects and act to achieve financial, schedule, and client relationship objectives. You will also plan and organize all engineering functions specific to the project, coordinate client interaction between the project team and client, and provide guidance on recommended manpower and technical resource loading.

The successful candidate must have a strong Design discipline background along with experience running engineering/design projects in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Nutraceutical industries.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares project execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of project work from conceptual design to post-construction field checkout.
• Manages supplier change orders and construction costs.
• Directs engineering activities and coordinates resources to achieve project goals.
• Interfaces with clients and relevant staff on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process and utility equipment documents.
• Reviews the overall layout of processing suites.
• Assists with defining and designing the health, safety, or environmental requirements of Pharmaceutical and Biological manufacturing systems and facilities.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Planning.
• Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Nutraceutical, or Life Science industry experience a plus.
• 8 years of experience in Project Delivery, 4 of which should be in a Project Management role.
• Experience managing a range of engineering design projects, specifically with A&E companies.
• Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating technical work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with project staff).
• High level of scheduling skills.
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.

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. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

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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