Merck · 1 day ago
Dir., Engineering
USA - Pennsylvania - West Point
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$173K/yr - $273K/yr
10+ years expMerck is committed to fostering an inspiring workplace that empowers employees to innovate and excel. The Director, Engineering & Projects Delivery will oversee technical building operations and manage a project portfolio of approximately $280–$320 million annually, ensuring efficient delivery aligned with business objectives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of engineers to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget technical operations and projects, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus
Lead with an enterprise mindset to partner with various GWES organizations and our Company divisions, engaging with internal customers, stakeholders, and external vendors to foster effective communication and support
Provide expert guidance on building systems/utilities, approve designs and documentation, and enforce standards and lifecycle asset management for compliant, effective solutions
Lead the $280–$320M annual portfolio through accurate planning, capital/expense forecasting, prioritization, stage-gate controls, execution, cost controls, and reporting. Oversee execution of projects
Collaborate with site operations and maintenance to adequately plan utility and infrastructure upgrades which ensure reliable and compliant services
Enhance the organization’s technical and professional excellence by mentoring staff, selecting appropriate assignments, and facilitating training initiatives to build a skilled workforce
Encourage employees to examine issues through multiple lenses—including safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and personnel—to drive comprehensive resolutions
Collaborate with next-level management on complex decisions and issues that impact other departments, ensuring informed decision-making
Establish and maintain benchmarking processes to evaluate performance against industry standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives across all project and engineering functions
Develop, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of teams and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving accountability for performance outcomes
Oversee the technical and engineering support team in activities that include: Analyses of heating, cooling, hydraulic, electrical, and lighting systems, Root cause analyses of equipment failures and strategy development to prevent recurrence, Engineering design reviews and constructability assessments, Lifecycle Asset Management (LCAM) planning and budgeting, Reliability Engineering initiatives, Risk Based Asset management (RBAM), Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, Conceptual scopes and basis-of-design for facility modifications and utility upgrades, Building systems strategic planning and reinvestment programs, Management of building information systems and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Ten (10) or more years of industrial/utility/facility experience across utility/facility operations, project execution, and engineering
Minimum four (5) years of line experience with people management responsibility
Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate cross-functional teams of internal employees and external service providers amidst competing priorities and agendas
Proven experience delivering complex annual capital and expense project portfolios; strong program management skills with strategic vision and attention to detail
Experience with financial and budget tasks, including Capital and Financial Planning; strong cost control and change management discipline
Demonstrated ability to select and manage multiple delivery models (e.g. our Company GES, Engineering Partners (PM), Design-Build, Self-Perform), applying the appropriate approach based on technical complexity, resource management, risk, and value, and governing performance through KPIs and stage-gate controls
Highly developed communication, leadership, and teamwork skills; excellent customer-service orientation
Comprehensive understanding of building systems, utilities operations, and lifecycle asset management
Strong technical problem-solving acumen; ability to quickly address issues and develop solutions to minimize compliance risk, enhance efficiencies, and improve reliability
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple simultaneous assignments and adapt to changing business priorities
Working knowledge of OSHA industrial and NFPA standards
Preferred
Advanced degree in engineering or a related field
Professional designations: Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Black Belt/Green Belt) or equivalent applied experience
Experience engaging with regulatory agencies and collaborating with external professionals
Understanding of integrated facilities management models and vendor performance management
Experience with software systems, including SAP and Hexagon
Understanding of our Company projects and facilities; familiarity with our Company's Capital and Financial Planning processes
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
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