Associate Director, Engineering (Field)

Merck • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

6d • $142,400 - $224,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Global Engineering Services (GES) executes capital and expense projects to provide the capabilities and facilities needed to support the supply of medicines. The Associate Director of Engineering manages large capital projects independently or a series of smaller projects in manufacturing, laboratory, and infrastructure lines of business. The initial assignment is in West Point, Pennsylvania; future assignments may be in West Point, Pennsylvania; Rahway, New Jersey; or Wilmington, Delaware. Candidates must be able to work at any of these locations. Future travel may reach 50% to support projects at plant sites across the Americas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience executing or delivering a variety of capital and/or expense projects.
• Experience managing an integrated project team to deliver critical assets on time and within a prescribed budget.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver concise, effective, and organized project status and funding presentations.
• Outstanding decision-making skills and strengths in change management and team alignment.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment sensitive to business needs.
• Must be able to work at West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ; or Wilmington, DE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Project Delivery Methodologies, such as target value design, off-site fabrication, and pull-planning scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage an integrated project team to deliver critical assets on time and within the prescribed budget.
• Lead development of project execution plans.
• Verify that project scopes provide an effective business solution.
• Manage project processes through effective design strategies.
• Develop and implement suitable procurement strategies.
• Manage project cost budgeting and control.
• Manage schedule development and control.
• Provide construction management oversight.
• Implement change management and control.
• Manage communication requirements, including effective reporting and information distribution.
• Plan for and mitigate project risks.
• Manage or implement commissioning, qualification, contract administration, and project close-out.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• Domestic relocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director