Engineering Projects Sr. Mgr

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d • $143,653 - $194,353

About The Position

This position is responsible for end-to-end capital project leadership and representing the owner's interests throughout the project lifecycle. The role manages multiple CapEx projects in regulated environments, leading planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout. It oversees project scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, contracts, and risk while coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, utilities, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.

The role also oversees change management, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control; leads contractor procurement, RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration; and develops executive-level communications and project reports. It captures lessons learned and drives continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of project management experience; or master's degree and 4 years; or bachelor's degree and 6 years; or associate's degree and 10 years; or high school diploma/GED and 12 years.
• Experience with owner's representation or construction management.
• Experience in capital project management (CapEx), budgeting, forecasting, financial management, risk management, procurement and contract negotiation, construction administration, schedule management, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, change control, project closeout, and multi-project portfolio management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction delivery methods.
• Ability to work with architectural, structural, MEP, and P&ID drawings.
• Knowledge of entitlements and permitting.
• Knowledge of building systems.
• Microsoft Excel.
• SharePoint.
• MS Project.
• Power BI.
• Cost-loaded scheduling.
• PMP certification.
• LEED AP certification.

Responsibilities

• Represent the owner's interests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple capital expenditure projects in regulated environments.
• Lead project planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, contracts, and risk.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, utilities, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee change management, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Lead contractor procurement, RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Develop executive-level communications and project reporting.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED