Project Engineer

Insight Global; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Contract Project Engineer to drive capital projects at its Rochester, NY facility. You will lead projects from concept through construction, coordinating contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes hands-on project execution, equipment integration, and seamless turnover for commissioning and startup, with strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within chemical, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing contractors, construction activities, and capital project execution.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and field execution.
• Experience with SAP for procurement, vendor coordination, and project purchasing activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects ranging from $100K to several million dollars and drive them from concept through construction completion.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and external contractors to ensure smooth execution.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and overall execution and ensure safe turnover for commissioning and startup.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Contract Project Engineer to support capital projects at its Rochester manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground role focused primarily on project execution within an operating chemical manufacturing plant. The Project Engineer will lead projects from concept through construction completion, managing contractors, coordinating stakeholders, overseeing budgets and schedules, and ensuring successful turnover for commissioning and startup. While some design and engineering work is involved, the primary focus is executing projects, integrating new equipment and systems into existing operations, and driving projects to completion safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects ranging from $100K to several million dollars.
• Manage contractors and vendors throughout construction and installation activities.
• Obtain and evaluate project bids, quotes, and procurement requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and external contractors.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and overall execution.
• Support engineering designs for modifications and integration of new systems into existing operations.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with site standards.
• Manage project documentation, punch lists, and mechanical completion activities.
• Support equipment turnover and collaborate with Process Engineering during commissioning and startup.

Typical Project Types

• Wastewater treatment system replacements and upgrades
• New filtration equipment installations
• Pipeline extensions and utility expansions
• Brownfield plant modifications and facility improvements
• Civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation upgrades
• Process equipment installations and integration into existing operations
• Control system and automation improvements

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within chemical, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing contractors, construction activities, and capital project execution.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and field execution.
• Experience with SAP for procurement, vendor coordination, and project purchasing activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.