Senior Construction Engineer

Merck•Jaffrey, NH

About The Position

The Senior Construction Engineer is assigned to capital projects and works directly with the respective CapEx project teams. The role manages construction functions from project initiation through closure, supporting project teams through front-end loading (FEL), design, engineering, regulatory permitting, change and risk management, schedule development and tracking, requests for proposals and related documentation, purchase orders, budget and spend tracking, safe execution, construction management, stakeholder and end-user communication, and management of external firms, contractors, and suppliers. The position leads and coordinates day-to-day construction across multiple concurrent projects with varied contractors, from concept through closeout. It ensures projects are delivered on time, to specifications, within budget, and with complete documentation. The role develops critical lift plans for equipment installations, coordinates site-wide outages to minimize construction disruption, manages procurement and vendor selection, reviews bids, oversees on-site means and methods, and coordinates startup and commissioning with production and maintenance teams. It also promotes safety and Build Clean Protocols, oversees design firms, applies lean and value-added project management concepts, maintains transparent reporting on scope, budget, schedule, and risk, and manages change orders and project documentation.

Requirements

Associate degree in Construction Management, Building Construction Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another construction or engineering discipline.
At least 8 years of experience as a Construction Manager or Construction Superintendent executing capital projects in life science, pharmaceutical, chemical, or food manufacturing industries.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and meeting management skills.
Knowledge of formal project management processes and tools, and ability to use them to support initiation, management, and closing of complex projects in a matrix environment.
Ability to ensure detailed planning across functions and alignment among multiple stakeholders.
Skill in identifying interdependencies and ensuring alignment within projects.
Ability to evaluate problems and opportunities and develop solutions.
Good understanding of safety and environmental procedures and requirements for construction or project-related work.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; the role does not offer work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Full lifecycle management expertise, including project design, engineering, equipment installation, contractor oversight, budget control, and regulatory/project documentation.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management, such as Construction Management, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical.
Project Management Professional (PMI PMP) certification.
Basic understanding of life science, pharmaceutical, and chemical production processes, supply chain, and distribution.

Responsibilities

Manage construction functions for capital projects from initiation through closure.
Support project teams through FEL, design, engineering, regulatory permitting, change management, and risk management.
Develop and track schedules; create requests for proposal and associated documentation; create purchase orders; and track actual spending against budget and committed spend.
Manage safe project execution, construction, stakeholder and end-user communications, and external firms, contractors, and suppliers.
Lead and coordinate day-to-day construction across multiple concurrent projects, from concept through closeout.
Ensure delivery on time, according to specifications, within budget, and with complete documentary compliance.
Develop and implement critical lift plans for equipment installations with the construction team.
Coordinate site-wide outages with site departments to minimize disruption to construction activities.
Manage procurement and vendor selection for consultants, contractors, equipment, and materials, and review bids.
Oversee on-site means and methods.
Coordinate startup and commissioning with production and maintenance teams.
Promote safety and Build Clean Protocols and oversee design firms.
Apply lean and value-added project management concepts.
Maintain transparent status reporting on scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
Manage change orders and project documentation.