Senior Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership & Delivery
• Lead large capital projects across all project phases (planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Coordinate multi-functional engineering strategies to meet schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Authority & Governance
• Act as the senior technical authority, review and approve engineering design changes, and technical submittals.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with J&J standards, industry codes, and regulatory expectations.
• Budget & Cost Management
• Lead multi‑million‑dollar capital budgets for assigned projects, monitor costs, and support procurement and contractor selection and evaluation.
• Participate in contractor bid reviews and support value-engineering decisions.
• Scheduling, Risk & Performance Management
• Lead schedule development and integration with program timelines; identify critical path items and drive mitigation.
• Maintain a proactive risk register, recommend mitigations, and track performance metrics.
• Construction Management & Field Leadership
• Provide senior owner-side engineering oversight during construction and commissioning; ensure contractor performance aligns with design intent and J&J EHS standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance on site.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain detailed engineering records, design documentation, and as-built information.
• Prepare and present executive-level status updates, technical summaries, and risk briefings.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading capital projects, preferably in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similar).
• Demonstrated owner-side engineering leadership and experience working with A&E and Construction Management firms.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams and collaborating with quality, EHS, operations, and external consultants.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for multi-functional and executive interactions.
• Proven track record to lead budgets, schedules, and complex contractor relationships.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations for facilities in regulated industries.
• Proficiency with project management and engineering documentation tools.