Project Engineer, Construction

Abbott • Chicago, IL

2d • $99,300 - $198,700

About The Position

As a Project Engineer at Abbott, you will lead medium-sized capital and engineering projects from concept through completion, applying technical expertise and project management discipline to deliver business results. Working with minimal supervision, you will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop solutions, manage execution, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. Projects may involve manufacturing, processes, equipment, facilities, and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 8 years of engineering, manufacturing, operations, or project management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, resource, and risk management.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with financial planning, budget management, and fiscal controls.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate solutions, and drive project outcomes with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, nutritional products, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of capital project delivery, procurement, contracting, and supplier management processes.
• Familiarity with engineering design, validation, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Experience implementing project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Experience supporting Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience mentoring engineers, technical professionals, or project team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, execution, and closeout of engineering projects across manufacturing, process, equipment, facility, and system environments.
• Develop project charters, define requirements and objectives, and create project plans.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting budget, schedule, scope, and quality commitments.
• Coordinate and direct internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Apply project management tools and methods, including front-end planning, cash flow forecasting, risk management, and change control.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues affecting delivery.
• Support design and implementation of products, processes, equipment, facilities, and systems in compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate technical alternatives through cost-benefit analysis and develop practical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Prepare and manage capital expenditure requests, scope documents, procurement packages, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Build cross-functional business relationships and advise on engineering and project matters.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement and project management best practices.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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