Mechanical Supervisor

Job Description

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a talented Mechanical Supervisor to join our team out of our office located in Cork, Ireland.

In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by the Discipline Director or a Project Manager. You will also oversee the entire mechanical design process and assist as a technical expert on specialized design projects within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Device industries.

1. Assess project requirements, break projects into tasks, and work with Project Managers to determine the scope of work while overseeing budget and staffing.
2. Write scopes of work for mechanical designs based on preliminary reviews and client meetings.
3. Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new mechanical systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
4. Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
5. Assign and review the work of the project design teams.
6. Perform target cost design work when projects have initial target construction costs.
7. Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within IPS, externally with clients, and with other relevant design professionals.
8. Develop mechanical discipline-specific construction budgets based on the project scope.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and takes your career to new heights

1. 15 years of engineering experience with ten of those doing mechanical designs on industrial, light industrial, or large-scale commercial projects.
2. Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
3. Around 5 years of central utility plant design experience related to chilled water, condenser water, hot water, and steam systems.
4. Working knowledge of energy analysis and simulation software systems.
5. Working knowledge of piping analysis and modeling software.

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, skill, and passion, 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.

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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