Principal Project Engineer

Insight Global; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical project management firm is seeking a Principal Project Engineer in Morris Plains, NJ to lead and execute large-scale engineering projects. This role involves managing project portfolios, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with GMP and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in project management within regulated environments, strong leadership abilities, and a thorough understanding of cross-functional teamwork necessary for successful project execution. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a regulated environment, preferably pharmaceuticals.
• Minimum of two years of change controls management experience.
• Experience leading project teams of 10+ members.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and oversee project governance activities.
• Mentor junior project engineers and supervise contractor work.
• Coordinate with qualification teams and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Project Management experience

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulated environment experience

Job description

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical preferable)
• Minimum two years of associated change controls management experience
• 10+ years Project Management experience executing projects of various size and scope
• Experience interacting with various organizational levels and fostering multi-functional and cross-cultural teamwork
• Experience leading project teams of 10+ members
• Experience in executing projects active manufacturing setting
• Ability to focus on a variety of issues and drive to results
• Ability to interact with a variety of organizational levels and foster cross-functional and cross-cultural teamwork
• Strong experience working with design and construction professionals

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing client in the Morris Plains, NJ area. The Principal Project Engineer Leads the overall execution of large scale or complex site or engineering projects regarding initiation, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and closure according to GMP, safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Takes a leadership role in managing multiple projects
• Manages the project portfolio and project governance activities including CAPEX budget.
• Mentors junior project engineers on the team and provides guidance.
• Supervises work of contractors and junior engineers in the execution of projects.
• Execute engineering activities (design, implementation, maintenance, etc.) within technical area of expertise by using reliable and cost-effective technical solutions, ensuring technical quality to enable the overall site / project objectives.
• Ensure design, execution and hand-over of mid-size investment projects within cost, time schedule, quality and functionality.
• Ensures necessary communication within the project engineering team (meetings, minutes, action items) and coordinates interfaces with other departments
• Coordinates with qualification team and quality organizations, according to valid SOPs and issues documentation according to site engineering requirements
• Writes, reviews or revises Standard Operating Procedures related to Engineering systems and Processes
• Oversee the progression of Change Controls in support of project execution
• Leads the project team. Delegate’s responsibility to project team members.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Manages project risks and strategic influencing to maintain project timelines.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of procurement and accounting, and purchases, tracks and reconciles items.
• Serves as Project Engineer / Technical Project Manager for as required.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Writes or supports preparation of capital approval documents
• Responsible for the execution of safety stops, risk analyses, construction site safety and correct management of authority issues (together with authority contact office)
• Ensures readiness for inspections together with quality organizations
• Is responsible for the hand over incl. turnover documentation to the user organization.
• Takes lead role during internal and external audits for project related discussions and serves as SME for technical matters.
• Assists all department colleagues, as necessary
• Ensures that all activities are in compliance with cGMP, Health Authority regulations and the Novartis Policies
• Expected to take lead role to drive cross-functional teams to address all site related activities, such, urgent events that require engagement and technical expertise.