Location
Worcester, MA | United States
Job description
AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA is seeking a facilities project engineer to be part of the Project Engineering group. The selected candidate will be responsible for the management and execution of capital projects involving the installation and/or renovation of ISO 5-8 biopharmaceutical manufacturing space, R&D laboratories, and office space. Specific responsibilities for the position are as follows:
Responsibilities would include:
- Acting as Subject Matter Expert for the Project Engineering Group in the areas of renovation, new construction and the installation of facility related equipment.
- Providing overall management of capital projects through the entire project life-cycle including scope management, scheduling, budgeting and coordinating activities interdepartmentally and with contractors.
- Develops scopes, specifications, estimates and standards for facility related projects
- Oversee the overall implementation schedule for assigned capital projects, and take necessary actions to ensure that all assigned capital projects are completed and fully turned over to internal customers within pre-established deadlines.
- Deliver periodic project status reports to all internal project stakeholders (internal customers, engineering and plant management, etc.) according to Abbvie site policies.
- Manage the procurement process and generate purchase requisitions for all project equipment and labor purchases according to relevant Abbvie policies and procedures.
- Oversee mechanical design of all vendor-fabricated equipment, including review and approval of all vendor submittals with internal stakeholders, and preparation/execution of factory and site acceptance testing (FAT / SAT) protocols.
- Interact with city inspectors and outside contractors.
- Oversee all on-site contractors for assigned projects. This includes (but is not limited to) scheduling of contractors around production operations, generation of contractor safety permits, oversight of contractor safety while on site, and continuous review / approval of contractor equipment installation during construction.
- Support startup of new equipment, including (but not limited to) the execution of commissioning activities, field troubleshooting of newly installed equipment, and field support to site validation staff.
- BS in technical field (engineering preferred) with 4-6 years of relevant work experience is required.
Background
- A background in construction management of biopharmaceutical facility and R&D lab projects is strongly preferred.
- Has a good general background of interior and exterior commercial construction activities with some degree of understanding to all trades to support construction efforts.
- General knowledge of the building, architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire protection codes.
- Qualifications/training in construction management is a plus.
- Candidates must be able to lift 25 lbs and negotiate pipe racks/ la
- PMP certification a significant advantage
- Good oral/written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively, possesses excellent planning and organizational skills
AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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