Capital Projects, Sr Project Engineer
Abbott
Summary
Develops, plans, coordinates and directs engineering aspects of projects across multiple locations that are of major scope and importance. Manages multiple, often concurrent projects and meets expectations. Makes difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects.
Job description
What You'll Do
Develops, plans, coordinates and directs engineering aspects of projects across multiple locations that are of major scope and importance. Manages multiple, often concurrent projects and meets expectations. Makes difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects.
- Understands the business needs and has a thorough knowledge of the customer when developing a project scope
- Leads development of Project Charter and documents the requirements that satisfy the stakeholder's needs and expectations
- Establishes engineering project objectives and technical criteria for evaluating project results and activities of the project team
- Uses established PM tools and techniques (FEP, Cash Flow Projections, Scope / Schedule Control, etc.) to stay within authorized budget limits
- Develops project plan documenting the actions necessary to define, prepare, integrate and coordinate all subsidiary plans
- Directs and manages Project Execution to achieve project objectives
- Monitors and controls project work to meet the performance objectives defined in the project plan
- Reviews change requests, manages and approves changes to deliverables, project documents, and the project plan
- Coordinates with corporate or divisional purchasing for procurement of equipment and/or services and contracting
- Anticipates and identifies areas of risk and mitigates risks through early risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- Performs tasks such as writing Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs), safety/quality checklists, scope documents
- Assists in the development and execution of validation protocols
- Directs others in the design of products/processes/equipment/systems/facilities by applying engineering methods, concepts and techniques
- Ensures the project design complies with all engineering standards, project objectives and customer needs
- Mentors others by sharing knowledge and expertise and providing feedback and guidance
- Complies with all regulations and standards for quality, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Energy (EHS&E) Global Policies
Education and Experience You'll Bring
Required: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence. 10+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. A post-graduate education/degree is desired and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
- Proven track record of managing projects to completion, using extensive external resources
- Demonstrated excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge within project management
- Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators
- Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment
- Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences
- Demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control
- Project accounting experience
- Understanding and management of procurement & contracting processes
- Travel 25% (mostly domestic to our 7 Plants in the US)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence
- 10+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience
- Proven track record of managing projects to completion using extensive external resources
- Demonstrated excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge within project management
- Interacts well with diverse groups and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators
- Works well in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment
- Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences
- Demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control
- Project accounting experience
- Understanding and management of procurement & contracting processes
- Travel 25% (mostly domestic)
Benefits
- Free Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- FreeU Education Benefit
- Career Development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.