Engineering Project Specialist
CBRE
Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Posting ID: 276129
Indianapolis, IN
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About the Role
As an Engineering Project Specialist supporting a pharmaceutical client in Indianapolis, OH, you will combine technical expertise with project coordination responsibilities to ensure successful delivery of engineering initiatives. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting systems, coordinating project schedules and documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and operational goals. You will balance hands-on technical work with organizational oversight, ensuring projects run smoothly while supporting the client's critical facility operations.
What You'll Do
As an Engineering Project Specialist supporting a pharmaceutical client in Indianapolis, OH, you will combine technical expertise with project coordination responsibilities to ensure successful delivery of engineering initiatives. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting systems, coordinating project schedules and documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and operational goals. You will balance hands-on technical work with organizational oversight, ensuring projects run smoothly while supporting the client's critical facility operations.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate with contractors, obtain quotes, and oversee project execution from start to finish.
- Manage fit-and-finish work, remodels, and research lab projects (LRL).
- Partner with vetted subcontractors through the Lilly Alliance Group to ensure quality and compliance.
- Provide on-site oversight (boots on the ground") to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and company directives related to building operations and safety.
- Oversee daily operations, assign work orders, and deliver technical and procedural training to coworkers and subcontractors.
- Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to minimize business interruptions.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to extend the life of building machinery and systems.
- Inspect and verify work performed by engineering staff, ensuring completion, functionality, and readiness of client spaces.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations, coordinating additional assistance as needed.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-SitePharmaceuticalsOperationsCoordinatingProject CoordinationAbility To Meet DeadlinesMachineryResearchTroubleshooting (Problem Solving)Project ImplementationSubcontractingFacility Operations
