Pharma Construction Engineer - Project Farma

This is a fully onsite role with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company.

Role Summary

The Construction Engineer will be primarily located at a designated construction site and will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager and other project team members in executing activities to include; bidding support, executing the submittal and RFI review process, document control, verification of as-builts, supporting quality control, supporting site safety, executing equipment receiving process, managing closeout documentation, and supporting cost management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards.
• Observe installation of roads, utilities, pipelines, concrete structures, and related infrastructure components.
• Verify dimensions, materials, and workmanship to confirm conformance with design documents.
• Maintain accurate and detailed field inspection reports, daily logs, and photographic documentation.
• Assist with quantity tracking, material submittal reviews, and pay estimate verification.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and utility companies to resolve field issues and maintain construction progress.
• Attend progress meetings, site walkthroughs, and inspections with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Identify non-conforming work and develop corrective action plans.
• Review project schedule for quality inspection and testing needs.
• Attend weekly owner progress meetings when required.
• Attend weekly subcontractor meetings when required.
• Attend pre-activity meetings prior to start of work.
• Visit sites regularly during construction — including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, overseeing installation and commissioning, punch walks, and closeouts — and attend status and coordination meetings.
• Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable, and that tools and equipment are in good working condition.
  
  

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Transferable military experience also accepted.
• 2 years of relevant experience in construction inspection of civil infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with construction standards and specifications from DOTs, municipalities, and agencies such as AWWA, ASTM, or APWA.
• Strong understanding of civil construction techniques for transportation and water/wastewater facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and field reporting tools (e.g., Fieldwire, Procore, or similar).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  
  

Other Preferred

• High degree of technical competence and creativity
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.
• OSHA certification
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.