Construction Manager

IPS is hiring We are looking for a talented Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our industry-leading Mechanical Engineering team at our office in Cork, Ireland.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer works independently on various projects as assigned by the Senior Director or a Project Manager. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will oversee the entire mechanical design process and assist as a technical expert on specialised design projects within the Pharmaceutical, Bio-tech, and Medical Device industries. The Lead Mechanical Engineer may work on several concurrent projects and is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Mechanical Engineering Discipline.

• Assesses project requirements, breaks projects into tasks, and works with Project Managers to determine scope of work while overseeing budget and staffing.
• Writes scopes of work for mechanical designs based on preliminary review and client meetings.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic designs for new mechanical systems and analyses the operation of existing systems. Ability to analyze existing central utility plant systems and equipment and determine applicability in renovation projects.
• Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• Assigns and reviews the work of the project design teams, checks the progress of the work, and alerts Project Managers of scope changes or additional services.
• Ability to perform target cost design work when projects have initial target construction costs.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within IPS, externally with clients, and with other relevant design professionals.
• Ability to develop mechanical discipline-specific construction budgets based on the project scope.
• Handles special projects as assigned.

• A minimum of 15 years of engineering experience with at least 10 years in mechanical designs on industrial, light industrial, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of central utility plant design experience related to chilled water, condenser water, hot water, and steam systems.
• Working knowledge of energy analysis and simulation software systems.
• Working knowledge of piping analysis and modeling software.
• Experience in designing LEED-related building utility systems (considered a plus).
• Design experience with target cost design and ability to offer value engineering solutions on systems and materials (considered a plus).

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties include: Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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