Project Engineer - Mechanical - QC/W

Exyte; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte seeks a proactive Project Engineer - Mechanical - QC/W to guide and coordinate construction activities on a major GMP-compliant pharma project in the United States. This role partners with the Construction Manager to ensure milestones are met safely, on time, and within budget.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of construction experience in biopharma or cleanroom environments, with strong drawing and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of construction experience, ideally in biopharma and cleanroom settings.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specs, and project documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction operations and subcontractor activities.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation to meet timelines.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, minutes, and progress reports.
• Monitor QA/QC to ensure design spec compliance.
• Enforce safety protocols and participate in safety audits.
• Track material deliveries and coordinate with procurement.
• Facilitate communication between field teams, contractors, and project managers.
• Identify issues impacting timelines or quality and help develop solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Discover your exciting role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Engineer - Mechanical - QC/W to support and coordinate construction activities on a complex multi-building GMP compliant pharma project. This role involves assisting the construction management team in planning, execution, and oversight of daily operations to ensure project milestones are met safely, on time, and within budget.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Support the Construction Manager in overseeing daily construction operations and subcontractor activities.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation to maintain project timelines.
• Assist in managing documentation including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Monitor quality assurance and control processes to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols and participate in safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Track material deliveries and coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Facilitate communication between field teams, contractors, and project managers.
• Identify and elevate issues that may impact project timelines or quality, and assist in developing solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Show your expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in construction, preferably in biopharma & life sciences, cleanroom, or high-level containment facilities.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).

Preferred:

• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent.
• Experience working on fast-paced, large-scale and complex pharma or life sciences projects.
• Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical facility systems (e.g., HVAC, process piping, electrical distribution).

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be a Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Contact:

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact via E-Mail at [e-mail].

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.