Project Engineer - Construction (Max $40/hr W2)

The Project Engineer at Pharma is tasked with managing the project schedule, coordinating submittals, and providing financial reporting support among various other responsibilities. This includes risk management, handling change orders, and offering administrative support for procurement.

To apply for the Project Engineer position at Pharma, candidates typically need about 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, scheduling, and financial tracking, along with a strong background in managing construction processes.

The Project Engineer supports the Construction Manager by ensuring that the master project schedule is adhered to, coordinating logistics, and managing change order processes to facilitate efficient project execution at Pharma.

Important skills for a Project Engineer at Pharma include strong organizational abilities, proficiency in project management software, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of construction processes and financial reporting.

The work environment for a Project Engineer at Pharma is fast-paced and collaborative, where team members are encouraged to communicate effectively and work together to achieve project objectives in a supportive atmosphere.

In answering this question, focus on specific tools and methods you’ve used, like Gantt charts or critical path analysis, and provide examples of projects where your scheduling helped the team stay on track.

Discuss your process for managing change orders, including initial documentation, communication with stakeholders, and tracking changes to maintain project integrity.

Mention any relevant software like SAP or Excel, and provide details on how you’ve utilized these tools to keep project finances in line.

Explain your approach to risk management, including identifying potential risks, analyzing their impact, and implementing strategies to mitigate them.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a concrete example of a challenge, how you tackled it, and what the outcome was.

Discuss your preferred communication methods, whether it’s meetings or digital tools, and emphasize the importance of clarity and consistency in keeping everyone informed.

Highlight your familiarity with SAP, sharing specific functionalities you've used, alongside other project management tools that you've effectively utilized in past projects.

Share your strategies for tracking equipment orders, verifying receipts, and ensuring all logistics align with project timelines, emphasizing any software or methods you find particularly effective.

Illustrate your conflict resolution skills by detailing a situation where you facilitated a conversation between parties, aimed at finding common ground, and ultimately resolved the issue.

Reflect on your passion for construction and engineering projects, discussing how solving complex problems and delivering results motivates you to excel in this role at Pharma.