Project Engineer

Responsibilities:
•Approaches each project with an engineering perspective to fully understand the intended and document end product
•Coordinates, take part, and helps with efforts in the design process
•Coordinates activities of in-house construction crew as well as outside contractors
•Researches and understands the architectural and engineering aspects of the projects
•Identifies suitable partners for construction
•Seeks and coordinates efforts during the bidding phase
•Performs detailed scope analysis, negotiates, creates, and issues contracts
•Creates, updates and manages the project budget and closely communicates with Finance department
•Controls and accurately forecasts project costs
•Manages and coordinates the project schedule
•Coordinates and resolves changes with all parties on a timely basis
•Regularly reviews costs and issues
•Manages submittals, RFIs, warranties, regulatory requirements and all other required processes
•Evaluates, validates, and processes contractor pay requests
•Builds and maintains positive relationships with design professionals, contractors, team members, as well as city and state agencies.
•Prioritizes, communicates, and resolves issues in a timely manner
•Maintains drawings, contract documents and provides team members with complete documents as needed
•Mentors and trains other associates to provide the best opportunity for each associate’s success
•Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:
•Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP on the job training

•5-10 years’ experience in Design build in manufacturing, preferably in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment. Experience with managing large and small scale construction projects with outside vendors as well as budget tracking. 

•Someone that can absorb what we do and can grow with us to take on bigger projects

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture will also be considered

•Good working knowledge or certified in OSHA practices associated with Construction

•Applicant should be familiar with GMP requirements in a food facility (experience with 21 CFR is a plus)

•Able to review and propose means and methods to improve project quality, reduce time and cost

Role’s Physical Requirements:
•Must be able to lift 50lbs
•Must be able to stand for 8 hours
•Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are a drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.