Job Title: Senior Project Engineer โ Utilities
Location: Lebanon (On-site: 3 days/week, transitioning to 5 days/week during summer)
Contract Duration: 60 Months
Client: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer โ Utilities to support a large-scale pharmaceutical project. This role will focus on the execution and delivery of utility systems within a GMP-regulated environment.
The successful candidate will take ownership of utility equipment scope, ensuring delivery aligns with project objectives across cost, schedule, quality, and compliance, while safeguarding owner interests.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Oversight:
- Lead utility equipment scope as the primary technical representative
- Ensure EPCM contractors deliver according to approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
- Challenge and validate EPCM recommendations to protect project and owner interests
Commercial & Contract Management:
- Review and evaluate award recommendations, change orders, and field changes
- Assess impacts on cost, schedule, and execution
- Manage vendor coordination from design through FAT, delivery, and site support
Technical Coordination:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process, Piping, E&I, Automation, C&Q, and Facilities
- Participate in constructability, maintainability, and schedule reviews
- Track equipment progress and proactively mitigate vendor and delivery risks
Field & Installation Support:
- Maintain a strong on-site presence as required
- Ensure installations meet design specifications, GMP, and safety standards
- Partner with construction, QA/QC, and HSE teams to resolve field issues and NCRs
- Support walkdowns, punch lists, and system turnover readiness
Commissioning & Qualification:
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for utility systems
- Review and approve turnover documentation
- Coordinate with Operations and Quality teams for successful system handover
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelorโs degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech engineering/project management
- Strong expertise in utility systems (WFI, clean steam, HVAC, chillers, and process utilities)
- Proven experience in GMP environments, including validation and vendor management
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Hands-on experience with commissioning and qualification activities
- Experience in large greenfield or facility expansion projects
Success Factors:
- Proactively identifies and mitigates risks
- Holds vendors and contractors accountable
- Maintains strong EPCM relationships while protecting owner interests
- Delivers safe, compliant, and on-time utility systems