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Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities - all united by one goal: improving lives. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins.\nOur team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won’t just watch innovation happen - you’ll be part of it. Whether you’re scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you’ll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases.\nWhat sets Forge apart is our culture of H.O.P.E. We are hardworking, showing up each day with determination and grit. We are open, creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We are purpose-driven, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are engaged, energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together.\nAt Forge, your growth matters. We’re committed to helping you expand your skills, take on new challenges, and develop your career through mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for advancement. Our people are our greatest investment, and we’re proud to see team members grow with us.\nIf you’re ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us - and be part of something bigger than yourself.\nAbout The Role: \nThe Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for the development and execution of CapEx projects at the site. This position will lead or support projects from feasibility/conceptualization through detailed engineering, construction and start-up. The role will be responsible for all applicable project documentation, adherence to budget and schedule all while maintaining the quality of the project. The Sr. Project Engineer will be responsible for engineering technical design decisions from project design through field installation and start-up. \nResponsibilities:\nSupports mid-large scale CapEx projects from feasibility through start-up, ensuring alignment with site CapEx and Site Master Planning strategies.\nServe as the engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) on complex projects, partnering with the Internal PMO on complex projects and preparing governance documentation for major initiatives.\nDevelops and maintains Project Charters, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), Scope of Work (SOW) documents, User Requirement Documents and other critical project documents, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.\nEstablishes NDAs and negotiates appropriate engineering/design-build contracts in coordination with Finance and Contracts.\nPrepares and maintains engineering project schedules and cost estimates (Rough Order of magnitude (ROM).\nLeads project meetings to communicate status, timelines, and budget updates.\nPartners with design-build firms to define scope, budgets, and timelines; leads competitive Request For Proposal (RFP) processes and identifies engineering documentation turnover package (ETOP) requirements needs early.\nProvide field oversight of construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, permitting compliance, and timely resolution of project issues.\nFollows Project Change Order (PCO) and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) processes to manage scope, financial, and design changes.\nConducts or supports Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and risk assessments (dFMEA, PHA, PSSR).\nDrives project quality and change control activities to closure in compliance with site standards.\nManages relationships with vendors; seeks new partners to support project execution and continuous improvement.\nCoordinate with Plant Engineering and Maintenance to support CMMS asset configuration, maintenance planning, and FAT/SAT processes to ensure operational readiness and successful project handoff.\nEnsures proper documentation is incorporated into the EDMS including all aspects of engineering design, risk assessments, construction documentation, correspondence, schedules and financial information.\nLeads or supports project closure and turnover documentation. \nQualifications:\n7+ years of experience in project engineering, facilities, or capital project development and execution.\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.\nExperience working in a highly regulated industry (GMP, FDA, etc.)\nStrong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.\nExperience working collaboratively across departments and with third-party contractors (including contruction and trade contractors).\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, and engineering document management systems.\nFamiliarity with CMMS, Building Management Systems (BMS), and utility monitoring platforms.\nThis role may require occasional weekend or off-hour work depending on project timelines.\nAbility to work onsite (Columbus, Ohio) 4 days/week on average.\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience in documentation management within a structured Quality Management System (ISO, FDA).\nHands-on experience with the selection, specification, and procurement of mechanical equipment (e.g., chillers, AHUs, boilers, pumps, piping systems, clean utilities).\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned. \nWork Environment and Physical Demands \nMay be required to lift up to 50 pounds of materials or equipment.\nRequirement to gown into Classified Areas of the facility (ISO 7 and 8 sterile gowning)\nThe ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces\nThe ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds\nThe ability to wear personal protective gear correctly as required\nForge Biologics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Forge Biologics, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. \nWe’ve Got You Covered: \nAt Forge Biologics, we believe our people deserve to be taken care of - in and out of the workplace. 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