Director, Project Engineering & Capital Strategy

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an engineering leader responsible for setting the direction of Project Engineering and delivering the capital-related portion of the site's long-range plan.

You will lead the capital portfolio across facilities, utilities, and equipment, aligning investment with business priorities and asset lifecycle needs. You will oversee governance, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable capital execution while developing talent and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent; post-graduate degree desirable.
• Typically 12+ years of engineering/operational experience with leadership responsibility.
• Extensive leadership in biopharma, medical device, or other regulated industries delivering capital programs.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for Project Engineering and capital long-range planning.
• Lead development, prioritization, and submission of the site capital plan and annual budget.
• Contribute engineering assessments to broader site plans and master planning.
• Oversee portfolio governance, financial reporting, and LBEs/forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to EHS, quality, and lifecycle objectives in project delivery.
• Provide leadership to Project Engineering personnel and build organizational capability.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Capital project management

Stakeholder management

Regulated industry experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Post-graduate degree desirable

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an engineering leader responsible for setting the direction of Project Engineering and delivering the capital-related portion of the site's long-range plan.

You will lead the capital portfolio across facilities, utilities, and equipment, aligning investment with business priorities and asset lifecycle needs. You will oversee governance, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable capital execution while developing talent and