Mechanical Project Engineer — GMP Pharma Construction

Exyte; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte US, Inc. is seeking a proactive Project Engineer - Mechanical - CUP to support construction activities on a GMP-compliant pharma project in Illinois.

You will assist the Construction Manager with planning, coordination, and oversight to ensure milestones are met safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires 3–5 years in construction, preferably in biopharma or life sciences, with strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of construction experience, preferably in biopharma, life sciences, cleanroom, or containment facilities.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specs, and project documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction operations with the Construction Manager and subcontractor activities.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation to maintain project timelines.
• Assist in managing RFI, submittals, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Monitor QA/QC to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Promote safety protocols and participate in safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Track material deliveries and coordinate with procurement for timely resources.
• Facilitate communication between field teams, contractors, and project managers.
• Identify escalation of issues impacting timelines or quality and help develop solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Construction management software

Problem solving

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Exyte US, Inc. is seeking a proactive Project Engineer - Mechanical - CUP to support construction activities on a GMP-compliant pharma project in Illinois.

You will assist the Construction Manager with planning, coordination, and oversight to ensure milestones are met safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires 3–5 years in construction, preferably in biopharma or life sciences, with strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, and project documentation.