Project Engineer / Laboratory equipment manager Job in Washington, District Of Columbia US
Project Engineer / Laboratory equipment manager
Primary Job Responsibilities Great opportunity to lead equipment purchasing/procurement for start up state of the art laboratory. This position will work closely with Project Executive to manage laboratory building completion to include renovation, mechanical upgrades and capacity improvements to laboratory through equipment installation and start-up. This Project Engineer will work closely with the client and contractors, manage procurement and ensure safety agenda is paramount and establish and maintain SOP's. Position will coordinate move with all stakeholders to ensure smooth transition. Duties include leading daily progress meetings. Monitor Contractor's schedule, safety, security and housekeeping performance. Prepare daily reports. Coordinate with Owner and Contractor staff. Review submittals and RFIs. Assist the Owner in problem resolution. Training and Experience Minimum 5 years experience as a construction project engineer in addition to a BS degree in Engineering and/or Construction Management. US Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance. Ideal candidate will have in depth construction management experience, superior customer service skill, excellent communication ability and a track record of building collaborative relationships with clients. Ideal candidate will have BSL laboratory construction experience on public campus and in depth construction experience familiar with Laboratory equipment purchasing,Prolog, Primavera and Microsoft Office. Other Essential Functions Other Requirements Candidate at a minimum needs to be able to carry 25#'s for 50 and be physically able to work on construction site with uneven ground, climbing ladders, construction dust and noise as part of environment.