About the role
When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
Job Title
Pharma Construction Engineer - Project Farma
Location(s)
Customer Site - ILJob Description
This is a fully onsite role with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company.
- Inspect and monitor day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards.
- Observe installation of roads, utilities, pipelines, concrete structures, and related infrastructure components.
- Verify dimensions, materials, and workmanship to confirm conformance with design documents.
- Maintain accurate and detailed field inspection reports, daily logs, and photographic documentation.
- Assist with quantity tracking, material submittal reviews, and pay estimate verification.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and utility companies to resolve field issues and maintain construction progress.
- Attend progress meetings, site walkthroughs, and inspections with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
- Identify non-conforming work and develop corrective action plans.
- Review project schedule for quality inspection and testing needs.
- Attend weekly owner progress meetings when required.
- Attend weekly subcontractor meetings when required.
- Attend pre-activity meetings prior to start of work.
- Visit sites regularly during construction — including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, overseeing installation and commissioning, punch walks, and closeouts — and attend status and coordination meetings.
- Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable, and that tools and equipment are in good working condition.
Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Transferable military experience also accepted.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in construction inspection of civil infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with construction standards and specifications from DOTs, municipalities, and agencies such as AWWA, ASTM, or APWA.
- Strong understanding of civil construction techniques for transportation and water/wastewater facilities.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and field reporting tools (e.g., Fieldwire, Procore, or similar).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- High degree of technical competence and creativity
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.
- OSHA certification
Aplyr's read
PerkinElmer is a leader in life sciences and diagnostics, attracting professionals dedicated to advancing human and environmental health through innovative solutions.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on innovation in life sciences and diagnostics.
- •Global presence offers diverse career opportunities.
- •Commitment to enhancing human and environmental health.
What to watch
- •High competition in the life sciences sector.
- •Potential pressure to meet innovation demands.
- •Complex regulatory environment in diagnostics.
Why PerkinElmer
- •Leader in providing solutions for human and environmental health.
- •Offers a wide range of roles from manufacturing to financial analysis.
- •Focus on both diagnostics and applied markets differentiates it from competitors.
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About PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer is a global leader in diagnostics, life sciences, and applied markets, providing innovative solutions to enhance human and environmental health.
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