Sr. Construction Engineer
Axogen
Summary
The Sr. Construction Engineer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing capital construction projects to ensure they are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, GMP requirements, and quality standards. This position serves as a technical resource during all phases of construction, collaborating with project managers, contractors, architects, engineers, operations, quality, EH&S, and facility teams to resolve engineering and construction challenges while ensuring successful project delivery.
Job description
Job Summary
The Sr. Construction Engineer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing capital construction projects to ensure they are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, GMP requirements, and quality standards. This position serves as a technical resource during all phases of construction, collaborating with project managers, contractors, architects, engineers, operations, quality, EH&S, and facility teams to resolve engineering and construction challenges while ensuring successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for capital construction projects from conceptual planning through commissioning and project closeout.
- Review project designs, drawings, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy, constructability, GMP compliance, potential utility impacts, and adherence to applicable engineering standards.
- Identify impacts to facility utilities and coordinate with facility maintenance team to develop and execute required modifications, outages, and mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, Operations, Quality, EH&S, and regulatory agencies to define project requirements, scope, schedules, and execution strategies.
- Support change control processes, impact assessments, and documentation associated with facility modifications in regulated manufacturing environments.
- Coordinate construction activities within active manufacturing environments while minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Monitor project scope, schedule, budget and resource; communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
- Conduct site inspections to verify work quality, safety compliance, and adherence to approved designs and specifications; identify and resolve technical issues, construction conflicts, and field design changes.
- Prepare and manage engineering documentation, RFIs, submittals, design revisions, and construction records.
- Support procurement activities through review of material specifications and evaluating contractor proposals.
- Ensure construction activities and methods comply with GMP requirements, local, state, and federal codes, environmental regulations, and applicable site safety and quality procedures.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement across all project activities.
Working & Environmental Conditions
- Combination of office and field-based work environments.
- Regular exposure to active construction sites, including varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility clothing.
- Occasional evening, weekend, or extended work hours may be required to support project schedules and deadlines.
- Compliance with all company safety policies, site-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards is mandatory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of construction engineering, project engineering, or related experience preferably in a regulated industry such as medical devices, biologics, tissue-based products, or pharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects of varying size, complexity, and lifecycle stage.
- Knowledge of design and construction process and methods, materials, engineering principles, and project management practices.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations, commissioning and qualification practices, and change management processes within regulated manufacturing environments.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office).
- Experience with engineering and construction software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Primavera P6, Bluebeam.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (preferred).
- Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders, and navigate active construction sites for extended periods.
- Ability to perform field inspections in various weather conditions.
- Capability to bend, kneel, crouch, and access confined or elevated work areas when required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Visual acuity sufficient to review construction drawings, inspect work quality, and operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to travel between project sites as required.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 3 Floating Holidays
- Dependent Care FSA
- Medical FSA
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Annual Bonus
Company overview
Axogen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXGN) is a leading medical device company exclusively focused on the science, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies for peripheral nerve regeneration and repair. As the only company solely dedicated to peripheral nerve repair, Axogen has pioneered a comprehensive portfolio of clinically proven solutions that address various types of nerve injuries. The company's flagship product, Avance Nerve Graft, is a biologically active processed human nerve allograft designed for bridging severed peripheral nerves without requiring a second surgical site. Axogen's product line also includes the Axoguard family of products - Nerve Connector, Nerve Protector, and Nerve Cap - which utilize porcine extracellular matrix technology to protect and repair damaged nerves. With operations in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, South Korea, and other countries, Axogen is committed to restoring nerve function and improving quality of life for patients suffering from peripheral nerve injuries through innovative, clinically validated, and economically effective surgical solutions.