Project Controls Engineer III – Lead Engineer

PerkinElmer

. Reside in one of Project Farma's primary markets and travel domestically to meet client project requests .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $74,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls within the life sciences sector, including CAPEX, quality compliance, and project performance analysis. Proficient in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making and project execution.

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Project Controls ExpertiseMicrosoft Excel Advanced SkillsPMP CertificationOracle Primavera P6 ExperienceBiomanufacturing Project Management

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingVariance AnalysisCost ForecastingData AnalysisQuality ControlRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics DevelopmentIntegrated Schedule ManagementBudget EstimationActivity Tracking

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationCreative Solutions DevelopmentAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectOracle Primavera P6SmartsheetGxP Automated SystemsProject Controls Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

BiomanufacturingCGMP Facility Start-UpRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceEngineering Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reside in one of Project Farma's primary markets and travel domestically to meet client project requests
Collaborate with clients, vendors, contractors, and Project Farma team members on biomanufacturing projects across the engineering lifecycle
Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor project performance
Interface with project management, client management, and site personnel to develop detailed integrated schedules
Deliver summary project plans, milestone management reports, detailed execution schedules, activity tracking and variance reports, budget estimates, cost reports, forecast trend analyses, issue/risk/scenario analyses, scope/change impact analyses, and monthly project status reports
Analyze complex project data and communicate concise insights to support decision-making
Prepare project controls reports, dashboards, and management summaries
Maintain site dashboards, detailed schedules, and deliverable trackers
Perform due diligence and quality checks on project deliverables
Identify and escalate roadblocks and develop creative solutions
Align with cross-functional client departments including Design, Construction, Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering
Develop expertise in life-science project controls, including CAPEX, facility shutdowns/turnarounds, technology transfers, system integrations, validation lifecycle, quality/regulatory/compliance, GxP automated systems, quality control, and operational readiness
Develop, maintain, and update schedules, cost models, progress tracking tools, and performance reports
Perform schedule logic updates, progress status, forecasting, variance analysis, and recovery planning
Maintain integrated schedules with baseline management, updates, and look-ahead planning
Track installed quantities, productivity, and earned value for cost and schedule forecasting
Monitor cost performance, change impacts, and forecast trends with the Project Manager
Identify variances, risks, and opportunities and recommend mitigation or recovery actions
Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc internal and external project controls reports
Develop and maintain project dashboards and performance metrics
Implement and maintain project controls systems, coding structures, and procedures
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls data
Guide project teams on project controls processes, data requirements, and reporting standards
Support continuous improvement of project-level controls workflows and reporting efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in technical Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory or related discipline OR equivalent experience in project controls, general construction, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience
2-7 years of experience required
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
Experience with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, and/or Smartsheet is a plus
Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
PerkinElmer will not sponsor current or future work visas
Cannot be employed with an invalid driver's license
PMP Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Diverse and culturally diverse workforce commitment