Forge Biologics

Forge Biologics

Sr. Project Engineer

Columbus, Ohio · Senior · Full-time

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About the role

  • Project Engineer is responsible for the development and execution of CapEx projects at the site.
  • The role will be responsible for all applicable project documentation, adherence to budget and schedule all while maintaining the quality of the project.

Responsibilities

  • Supports mid-large scale CapEx projects from feasibility through start-up, ensuring alignment with site CapEx and Site Master Planning strategies.
  • Develops and maintains Project Charters, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), Scope of Work (SOW) documents, User Requirement Documents and other critical project documents, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
  • Establishes NDAs and negotiates appropriate engineering/design-build contracts in coordination with Finance and Contracts.
  • Prepares and maintains engineering project schedules and cost estimates (Rough Order of magnitude (ROM).
  • Leads project meetings to communicate status, timelines, and budget updates.
  • Partners with design-build firms to define scope, budgets, and timelines
  • leads competitive Request For Proposal (RFP) processes and identifies engineering documentation turnover package (ETOP) requirements needs early.
  • Follows Project Change Order (PCO) and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) processes to manage scope, financial, and design changes.
  • Conducts or supports Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and risk assessments (dFMEA, PHA, PSSR).
  • Drives project quality and change control activities to closure in compliance with site standards.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in project engineering, facilities, or capital project development and execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry (GMP, FDA, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
  • Experience working collaboratively across departments and with third-party contractors (including contruction and trade contractors).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, and engineering document management systems.
  • Hands-on experience with the selection, specification, and procurement of mechanical equipment (e.g., chillers, AHUs, boilers, pumps, piping systems, clean utilities).
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
  • Familiarity with CMMS, Building Management Systems (BMS), and utility monitoring platforms.
  • This role may require occasional weekend or off-hour work depending on project timelines.
  • Ability to work onsite (Columbus, Ohio) 4 days/week on average.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills:

Skills

  • Experience in documentation management within a structured Quality Management System (ISO, FDA).
  • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds of materials or equipment.
  • Requirement to gown into Classified Areas of the facility (ISO 7 and 8 sterile gowning)
  • The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
  • The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds
  • The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly as required
  • A competitive paid time off plan - because rest fuels innovation.
  • Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.
  • Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.
  • Work Environment and Physical Demands
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Compensation

  • We've built a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to help you thrive, grow, and feel valued every step of the way:

Company info

  • Forge Your Future with Us: At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities.
  • Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality.
  • Here, you won't just watch innovation happen - you'll be part of it.
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