Abbott · 13 hours ago
Senior Construction Engineer
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $199K/yr
5+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Senior Construction Engineer plays a critical role in the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects for GMP manufacturing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality requirements.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and manage construction plans and schedules for GMP projects
Plan and execute capital projects up to $20MM
Support commissioning, qualification, and turnover activities
Coordinate turnover, validate readiness, and ensure documentation is complete
Assist in lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee Construction Manager (CM) performance
Coordinate with design, engineering, validation, procurement, and legal teams
Select, manage, and procure architectural/engineering and general contractor firms
Escalate issues and facilitate resolution between parties
Provide Abbott program updates and translate technical issues for stakeholders
Observe site activities and verify alignment with owner’s goals
Monitor construction activities for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
Independently verify construction quality and coordinate third-party inspections
Participate in site inspections and audits
Support regulatory inspections and ensure documentation readiness
Track project budgets and support cost control through field validation and reporting
Validate pay applications and monitor contingency usage
Review and approve/reject changes based on impact to owner
Approve awards based on owner’s criteria and budget
Verify purchase order issuance, delivery timelines, and budget compliance
Validate schedule progress and flag risks to milestones
Ensure efficient use of resources in accordance with contract terms
Maintain construction logs and documentation for closeout and audits
Review and approve RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Review Bill of Materials (BOM) for completeness and alignment with scope
Review bid packages for clarity, risk, and alignment with owner’s scope
Participate in bid reviews, ensure transparency, and recommend contractor selection
Support integration of sustainability and energy efficiency measures
Promote continuous improvement across construction practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
5–10 years of experience in construction engineering, preferably in GMP or pharmaceutical environments
Strong understanding of construction methods, codes, and GMP regulations
Conceptual estimating skills for early-stage project planning and budgeting
Field construction experience with contractor coordination and issue resolution
Technical proficiency in civil, mechanical, and electrical systems
Willingness to travel 50–75% within the United States
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
Recent News
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