Principal project engineer

Our client, a leading life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is seeking a Principal project engineer to join their team. As a Project Manager, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting capital project and construction teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Principal project engineer
Location: St. Louis, MO
Pay Range: Based On Experience

What’s the Job?

• Lead capital project workstreams ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule
• Provide senior-level engineering expertise for life science and pharmaceutical projects
• Collaborate with site, construction, and project teams to drive decisions
• Identify and mitigate project risks while managing stakeholder communication
• Review RFIs, submittals, and maintain project documentation

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (process engineering preferred)
• 15+ years of capital project and construction experience
• Pharmaceutical or life sciences experience (cleanroom/classified spaces required)
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and engineering standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunity to work on high-impact pharmaceutical expansion projects
• Experience with a leading life sciences organization
• Exposure to advanced cleanroom and capital project environments
• Career growth in large-scale engineering project leadership

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

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