Construction ETOP Specialist - IPS-Integrated Project Services

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people by solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a Construction ETOP Specialist to join our team located in Cary, NC.

In this role, you will report to the Manager of Document Control. You will use your technical knowledge and skills to effectively organize, direct, and perform the definition and assembly of all field and vendor shop-related documentation for inclusion in the ETOP deliverables on projects. You will also work as part of the IPS Construction Quality Control and Quality Assurance program with employees, trades, and clients.

What You'll Do

• Develop, plan, manage, and administer the implementation of project-specific ETOPs per IPS and or the client’s Construction Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plans.
• Work with functional teams, contractors, and clients (multiple Quality Control {QC} specialists, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation, and/or jurisdictional inspection and testing personnel/agencies).
• Incorporate the factory and site test and inspection forms, construction completion records, and material/weld certification documents necessary to deliver each project fully compliant with the appropriate contract documents
• Train the project field supervisory and document control team with the project ETOP criteria and implementation.
• Work with the Project Directors and Project Managers to ensure that sufficient, qualified specialized staff is assigned to provide the required knowledge and experience to execute the plan.

Control QA/QC documentation management-related activities:

• Capture and control all documentation related to the testing, inspection, and acceptance of work.
• Verify records of inspection and acceptance of materials and equipment are collected promptly.
• Capture and identify deficiencies and non-conformance reports and verify they have been through resolution and acceptance/closeout.
• Collect 3rd party quality control reports; capture quality control documentation for specialty items and shop and field operations for subcontracted trades.
• Report and publish quality reports, audits, and initiatives to senior management within the IPS Construction Department, and review them with the project team before publication.
• Ensure Corporate Quality initiatives and goals are achieved.
• Review utility matrices developed to document start-up and commission systems and skids.
• Identify documentation quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions to the Site Manager.
• Inspect and evaluate the adequacy of documentation of inspections performed by IPS staff and subcontractors.
• Assist in verifying that system walk-downs/final inspections have occurred.

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

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of ETOP/ turnover and/or Construction Document Control experience.
• Proficient in MS Suite, Bluebeam Studio/Revu, and Sharepoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Procore and EIDA software.
• Commissioning and System startup experience.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification (IPS will provide tools) must be maintained during employment.

Safety

• Travel based on the project location. 
• This position is a safety-sensitive position. 
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other “non-administrative” areas.
• This position will sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, and work indoors and outdoors exposed to the elements.

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.

Specialties

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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