Project Engineer I at TalentBurst

Job Title : Jr. Project Engineer
Location: Walkersville, MD 21793
Duration: 06+ Months (Possibility to extend)

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. The ideal candidate will have experience in project coordination, scheduling, and financial tracking, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities:
1. 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.
2. Submittal Management

Manage the submittal process, including logging, tracking, and coordinating reviews between internal Lonza 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 Lonza Submittal Log to reflect progress and approvals.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Progress Payment Application Support

Review contractor pay applications for completeness and accuracy.
9. 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.
10. 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.