Bio-Life Sciences Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

Join a Global Leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of advanced facilities across the high-tech landscape—including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. This is a premier opportunity to advance your career while contributing to world-class projects that shape the future of technology and infrastructure.

LOCATION

Cincinnati, OH 45202

COMPENSATION

$150,000 – $200,000 Base Salary 

SCHEDULE

40 hours, Monday – Friday 

100% On-Site

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Bio-Life Sciences Project Engineer serves as the on-site representative and day-to-day executor for a major pharmaceutical/bio-life sciences EPC project in Cincinnati, OH. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role acts as a lower-level project manager—responsible for supporting the Project Manager in coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a cross-functional Package Team through all phases of a defined package scope—from design through construction, commissioning, and handover
• Serve as a primary on-site point-of-contact for project stakeholders including subcontractors, trades, and the client
• Track and manage project progress daily; lead weekly updates of project data in database and controls platforms
• Coordinate RFI responses, submittal reviews, shop drawing approvals, and inspection sign-offs with the project team
• Support finalization of bid documents, ensuring they are correct, complete, and coordinated prior to bid
• Manage bid evaluations, determine successful bidders, and coordinate contract award with PM approval
• Establish and maintain project submittal tracking; address and resolve subcontractor submission issues weekly
• Host project kick-off meetings and develop kick-off materials with the project team
• Participate in Commissioning Core Team Meetings; coordinate team involvement in commissioning procedures
• Arrange and manage site inspections, punch lists, and system tagging
• Collect and submit all project documentation including as-built documentation and O&M manuals to the appropriate leads
• Support the final project handover to the client (Eli Lilly)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Bio/Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in bio-life sciences, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or chemistry-related construction or engineering
• Background working with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) companies preferred
• Experience in or exposure to pharmaceutical/biotech facility construction strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to be 100% on-site in Cincinnati, OH; willingness to relocate required
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and project management tools