Junior Project Engineer - TekWissen LLC
Walkersville, MD
About the Job
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.
Job Title: Junior Project Engineer
Location: Walkersville, MD, 21793
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
- The Project Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Endotoxin 2.0 project, within an emphasis in supporting the Construction Manager, Project Controller, and broader project team in delivering the project.
- This individual will provide administrative, logistical, and technical support across multiple project processes to ensure smooth execution, compliance, and alignment with project objectives.
Project Schedule Management
- Review submitted schedules from contractors for accuracy, logical ties, and alignment with project milestones.
- Update the master project schedule in coordination with the Project Controller and Construction Manager.
- Identify and escalate potential schedule risks or conflicts to the project leadership team.
Submittal Management
- Manage the submittal process, including logging, tracking, and coordinating reviews between internal client teams, the Engineer of Record (EOR), and the General Contractor (GC).
- Ensure timely communication of submittal statuses to all stakeholders.
- Maintain submittal records in SharePoint and update the client Submittal Log to reflect progress and approvals.
Equipment Expediting and Receipt Verification
- Track equipment deliveries and communicate updates to the project team
- Coordinate with the Construction Manager, Procurement, and vendors to address any delays or discrepancies.
- Ensure all receiving documentation (e.g., bills of lading, inspection forms) is accurate and stored in SharePoint.
Financial Reporting and SAP Support
- Run SAP reports to support the tracking of project financials, help identify variances, and ensure alignment with budgets.
- Monitor InvoiceTrack (IVT) to ensure timely processing of payments and escalate issues as needed.
Change Order Requests (COR) and Project Change Requests (PCRs)
- Document, track, and support the processing of change order requests and PCRs.
- Collaborate with the Construction Manager and Project Controller to assess cost, schedule, and scope impacts.
- Ensure all changes are documented in the appropriate logs and follow through on required approvals.
Request for Information (RFI) Coordination
- Help screen RFIs for completeness and ensure they are logged and assigned to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Facilitate timely responses by coordinating between the GC, EOR, and internal teams.
- Maintain a comprehensive log of RFIs in Microsoft Planner for tracking and reporting.
Engineering Tracker Reports
- Assist in the review and analysis of weekly engineering tracker reports.
- Support the Construction Manager and Project Controller in identifying trends, risks, and variances.
- Update forecasts and prepare summaries for bi-weekly review meetings.
Progress Payment Application Support
- Review contractor pay applications for completeness and accuracy.
Risk Management Support
- Update the project risk register with identified risks, mitigation plans, and resolutions.
- Collaborate with the Project Controller to align risk updates with schedule and financial forecasts.
- Communicate risk-related changes to the project team during regular meetings.
Administrative Support for Procurement and Deliverables
- Create and manage Planner tasks to track key deliverables, including procurement activities and equipment deliveries.
- Maintain accurate records of communication, decisions, and updates related to procurement and project milestones.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- A minimum of 5 years experience in supporting construction projects, and project controllers
- Strong hands on experience in project coordination, scheduling, and financial tracking
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Source : TekWissen LLC