Facilities & Construction Engineer

BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

BEPC Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Facilities & Construction Engineer to support capital projects across manufacturing infrastructure. The role focuses on project management from planning through commissioning and handover.

The ideal candidate will lead multimillion-dollar projects, coordinate contractors and internal teams, and oversee HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems in regulated environments such as medical device manufacturing and cleanrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Extensive facilities engineering, construction management, or capital project experience.
• Experience with regulated manufacturing environments and safety/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility construction and expansion projects from planning through commissioning.
• Manage multimillion-dollar capital projects within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and turnover packages; monitor progress.
• Support cleanroom and controlled environments; manage equipment installations.
• Lead commissioning and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Capital project management

Facilities engineering

HVAC systems

Regulated manufacturing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS (Maximo/MP2)

Building automation

Process validation

Job description

Job Title: Facilities & Construction Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Employment Type: W2 Contract – 4 Months with Possibility for Extensions

Pay Rate: $70.00–$75.00/hour – Based on experience (Paid Weekly)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Note: This is a W2 only role — C2C and C2H will not be considered.

Role Overview

BEPC is seeking an experienced Facilities Construction Engineer to support our client's facilities engineering, construction management, and manufacturing infrastructure projects in Irvine, CA.

This position focuses on capital project management, facility construction and expansion, manufacturing equipment installation, infrastructure improvements, and facility commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing multimillion-dollar capital projects, coordinating contractors and engineering teams, and overseeing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and critical utility systems.

Experience supporting medical device manufacturing, cleanroom environments, equipment qualification, and regulated manufacturing facilities is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead facility construction, expansion, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects from planning through commissioning and operational handover.
• Manage multimillion-dollar capital projects, ensuring completion within established budgets and schedules.
• Serve as the Owner's Representative, coordinating with contractors, architects, engineering firms, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building automation, and critical utility systems.
• Coordinate engineering design reviews, equipment installations, construction activities, and facility commissioning.
• Manage project documentation, including engineering drawings, RFIs, permits, submittals, schedules, and turnover packages.
• Develop and monitor CAPEX/OPEX budgets, project schedules, milestones, and financial performance.
• Coordinate contractor selection, procurement, supplier management, and engineering resources.
• Support cleanroom construction, controlled environments, and manufacturing facility infrastructure.
• Lead manufacturing equipment installation, process automation, and production line implementation projects.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Development (NPD), and manufacturing process transfers.
• Coordinate equipment commissioning and qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Implement and optimize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Monitor equipment reliability using metrics such as MTBF and MTTR.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Provide technical leadership for facility startups, manufacturing expansions, and operational improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in facilities engineering, construction management, manufacturing engineering, or capital project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale construction, facility expansion, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building automation, and critical utility systems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in regulated industries.
• Experience managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets, project schedules, contractors, and engineering resources.
• Knowledge of equipment commissioning, process validation, and manufacturing equipment qualification.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, reliability engineering, and CMMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment installation and facility infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with cleanroom construction and controlled manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ validation, FMEA, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as Maximo, Blue Mountain, or MP2.
• Experience supporting facility startups, international manufacturing transfers, and operational integrations.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and process development.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.