Description

* Life Sciences - Engineering
* Schaffhausen
* Contracting
* Vollzeit
* Project Management

**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.