Senior Construction Engineer

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Jaffrey, NH

4h•$95,000 - $142,600

About The Position

The Senior Construction Engineer is assigned to capital projects and works directly with the respective CapEx project teams. The role is responsible for construction management functions from project initiation through closure, including supporting front-end loading (FEL), design, engineering, regulatory permitting, change and risk management, schedule development and tracking, requests for proposal, project documentation, purchase orders, budget and spend tracking, safe execution, stakeholder and end-user communication, and management of external firms, contractors, and suppliers. The role 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. Additional duties include developing critical lift plans, coordinating site-wide outages, managing procurement and vendor selection, overseeing on-site means and methods, coordinating startup and commissioning with production and maintenance, promoting safety and Build Clean Protocols, overseeing design firms, applying lean/value-added project management concepts, and maintaining transparent status of scope, budget, schedule, risks, 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.

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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and meeting management skills.
Knowledge of formal project management processes and tools, and experience using 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate day-to-day construction across multiple concurrent projects and contractors from concept to closeout.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, to specifications, within budget, and with full documentary compliance.
Support capital 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 construction activities safely and oversee external firms, contractors, and suppliers.
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, and coordinate startup and commissioning with production and maintenance teams.
Promote safety and Build Clean Protocols, oversee design firms, and apply lean/value-added project management concepts.
Maintain transparent status of scope, budget, schedule, and risk; manage change orders and project documentation.
Communicate with stakeholders and end users.