Construction Systems Engineer (CSA) / Pharmaceutical
Construction Systems Engineer (CSA) / Pharmaceutical
Project: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility Expansion
Job Summary
The Construction Systems Engineer serves as the field-based technical authority for civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) systems during construction. This role verifies that installations comply with approved IFC drawings, specifications, validated submittals, GMP requirements, and applicable codes - identifying and escalating deviations that could impact compliance, system readiness, or turnover. The role monitors weekly installation plans and critical-path CSA activities to support schedule adherence, and plays a key role in walkdowns, inspections, testing, and final handover by confirming installation completeness, documentation accuracy, and compliance with project quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform field verification of CSA installations to confirm compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and validated submittals
- Support the General Contractor in resolving CSA deviations and technical conflicts by documenting and escalating issues through the project governance process
- Witness and verify installation of architectural and structural elements, including cleanroom finishes, partitions, structural systems, and environmental envelope components, ensuring alignment with GMP design intent
- Review contractor inspection records, quality documentation, and installation reports for accuracy and completeness to support commissioning and qualification readiness
- Monitor field conditions - including housekeeping, temporary barriers, dust control, and access management - to ensure compliance with project standards and GMP expectations
- Maintain field observation logs tracking installation progress, coordination risks, and potential issues
- Report CSA installation status, open technical issues, and emerging risks to project leadership
- Participate in project coordination meetings to communicate installation observations, constraints, technical concerns, and interface conflicts between CSA and other disciplines (MEP, process, IT, and fire protection)
- Review CSA-related RFIs and technical queries with engineering SMEs to ensure alignment with design intent
- Participate in system walkdowns and completion inspections, documenting deficiencies and supporting punch list verification and closure
- Verify CSA turnover documentation packages, including as-builts, inspection records, and other required system turnover documentation
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering
- 10+ years of field experience supporting CSA scope delivery on large pharmaceutical/GMP-regulated construction projects
- Strong technical understanding of civil works, structural systems, equipment foundations, underground utilities, and building envelope construction
- Experience with cleanroom architectural finishes and controlled environment construction requirements
- Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including IBC, ACI, AISC, and applicable safety and construction regulations (OSHA)
- Experience supporting construction verification, system inspections, walkdowns, punch list management, and turnover readiness
- Strong understanding of GMP construction expectations and documentation requirements
- Ability to identify and communicate technical risks and installation deviations within a multi-discipline project environment
- Effective collaboration with engineering teams, contractors, commissioning teams, and project leadership to support resolution of technical issues
Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.
If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.
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