Principal Project Engineer

Provide senior-level project engineering and technical expertise to ensure successful project delivery of life science projectsLead project workstreams within large and/or complete projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget and scheduleCollaborate with the site, project, and construction teams to make timely decisionsIdentify, manage, and mitigate project risks; implement solutions and escalate unresolved issues in a timely mannerStakeholder management for areas of ownership, maintain active communicationWHO YOU ARE:Located in St. Louis, MO or has flexibility to travel to St. Louis, MO and be at job site Monday through Friday, 40 hours per weekHold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in engineering preference for process engineering experienceAt least 15 years of relevant work experience in capital project execution and on the job construction experienceExperience with life science capital projects design and build of clean rooms and classified (grade C/D) spaces and qualification and validation processesExpertise in using and interpreting engineering drawings and documentsSound understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing facility regulations, guidelines, standards, and cGMPsStrong in leadership, relationship building, and negotiation strategies; ability to influence, network, drive and manage changeDemonstrated proficiency in communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills in a matrix environmentAbility to influence without direct authority to achieve desired outcomesAbility to obtain customer requirements and deliver as a concise specificationAbility to deliver clear messages to stakeholders on project decisions and maintain good relationshipsAbility to independently own a workstream by maintaining a schedule, driving decisions, and maintaining accurate documentationCritical thinker ability to suggest and evaluate multiple options along with evaluating implications to safety, quality, budget, schedule, and potential risksProblem solver Ability to identify and evaluate problems develop optimal solutions, use effective decision making, and implementAbility to review and respond to construction submittals and RFIs, considering site customer input and manage scope changesOrganized and establish processes and structures to manage workstreams