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Abbott · 1 day ago

Senior Principal Construction Engineer

Illinois, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $259K/yr

10+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. As the Senior Principal Construction Engineer, you will lead large-scale facility expansion projects in a highly regulated environment, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and managing cross-functional teams and external contractors.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of complex facility expansion projects

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders

Manage internal engineering teams and external service providers (design firms, contractors, suppliers)

Oversee project budgets, schedules, and documentation to ensure timely and compliant delivery

Conduct constructability reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering

Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards throughout project lifecycle

Support commissioning, qualification, and turnover of facilities

Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and regulatory bodies

Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives

Utilize tools such as MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP for project tracking and reporting

Qualification

GMP RegulationsConstruction ManagementProject ManagementPMP CertificationAutoCADSAPMS ProjectLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master's degree preferred

PMP Certification is a plus

10+ years of experience managing capital projects in regulated industries (medical device, nutrition, pharmaceutical)

Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects (> $2.5MM)

Strong understanding of GMP regulations, construction codes, and validation processes

Experience in contractor selection, procurement, and performance management

Willingness to travel 50–75% within the United States

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments

Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Benefits

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.