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The Principal Engineer, Project Management will develop and manage the execution of capital projects so as to maintain budget, schedule, safety record, and project quality.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Development and Management:

Establishes and controls project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Functions within a technical, multi-discipline capacity to deliver capital investments to the organization in accordance with established capital management processes.
Develops project concepts which satisfy business and client needs.
Serves as the owner’s representative from concept through commissioning and qualification to completion.
Applies engineering knowledge to projects to lead project teams, increase efficiency, reduce waste, and resolve operational issues.
Engages AE support when required and lead development of detail design for all disciplines including but not limited to civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, controls, and fire protection.
Develops cost optimized Project Definitions and obtains stakeholder approvals and buy-in
Prepares Capital Project Authorization (CPA) funding requests.
Develops design, construction, and equipment Request for Proposals and select qualified, best value bidders with proven safety records for work.
Administers contracts and manage external resources as required.
Executes complex, simultaneous projects to fulfill project definition requirements whose approximately $2Million.
Provides contractor oversight to ensure safe construction work sites.
Communicates with management to ensure compliance with local, state, Federal and international codes, and regulations.
Communicates any issues with Environmental Health and safety department and Management to ensure safety of company personal and contractors.
Closes projects on schedule, at or below budget, and to a high-quality standard with completion of all deliverables including commissioning & qualification reports, turnover of manuals & spare parts, and technician training.
Conducts routine project core team and steering committee meetings and provides regular progress updates summarizing the status of projects.
Demonstrates a visible & tangible commitment to EHS, Lean Principles, and the Boehringer-Ingelheim Values in all work-related activities. In addition to the above, other assigned duties & projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.

Project Controlling and General Administrative Support:

Maintains Engineering Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) data related to schedules, deliverables, budgets, spending, and approvals through all phases of the project.
Manages and updates project schedules in Microsoft Project.
Monitors and controls project spending versus CPA budgets.
Coordinates contractor access to facilities and manage contractor badges and EHS training for project related activities.
Generates, revises, distributes, and archives project documents.
Creates requisitions and processes contractor invoices.
Performs basic office work including printing, copying, scanning, and filing.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BS degree in construction-related engineering (engineering management, civil, mechanical, etc.) or related field from accredited engineering school and four to seven (4-7) years of relevant engineering experience.
Masters in Engineering or MBA preferred.
PMP and/or EIT or PE or strong desire to pursue preferred.
Planning organization, coordinating, and developing projects, budgets.
Strong organization, leadership, communication skills, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Obtaining bids, coordinating construction projects for facilities and/or equipment repairs, negotiate contracts, discuss projects.
Strong team orientation and ability to work cross functionally with various groups such as Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, Industrial Development, R&D, and Manufacturing.
Abreast of new developments in Engineering fields that pertain to facilities, utilities, and various other operations throughout the plant.
Scheduling capital activities to meet production needs.
Ability to execute multi-discipline assignments and ability to master new skills quickly.
Coordinating construction activities to minimize impact on production.
Effective interpersonal skills with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels.
Proficiency in relevant computer software and programs, associated with Engineering (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD or equivalent programs).
Attention to detail and commitment to customer service.
Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with all levels of corporate and local management and employees.
Ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate project activities as activities impact strategic and operation strategies.
Ability to visualize a finished product.
Understanding and practice basic financial & accounting methods and procedures. Ability to understand, evaluate, and implement validation strategies in tandem with project activities.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

Experience with cGMP compliance or related quality systems.
Experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
Working knowledge of the current editions of industry specific regulations.

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