Engineering Projects Sr. Mgr

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Owner's Representative Project Manager to lead CapEx projects in regulated environments, representing the owner's interests and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery across planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout.

The ideal candidate brings advanced program management skills, experience with budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and strong collaboration across architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree with 2+ years of PM experience or equivalent.
• Master's degree with 4 years of PM experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of PM experience.
• Associate's degree with 10 years of PM experience.
• High school diploma / GED with 12 years of PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Representing the owner's interests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing multiple CapEx projects in regulated environments.
• Leading planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout.
• Managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, contracts, and risk.
• Coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, utilities, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Overseeing change management, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Leading contractor procurement, RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Developing executive-level communications and project reporting.
• Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial management

Risk management

Procurement and contract negotiation

Construction administration

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Change control

Project closeout

Multi-project portfolio management

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

MS Project

Power BI

Cost-loaded scheduling

Certifications

Job description

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission - to serve patients living with serious illnesses - drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Owner's Representative Project Manager

What you will do

Let's do this! Let's change the world!

Primary Responsibilities

• Representing the owner's interests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing multiple CapEx projects in regulated environments.
• Leading planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout.
• Managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, contracts, and risk.
• Coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, utilities, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Overseeing change management, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Leading contractor procurement, RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Developing executive-level communications and project reporting.
• Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.

Core Skills

The strongest candidates will demonstrate experience with:

• Owner's Representative or Construction Management
• Capital Project Management (CapEx)
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial management
• Risk management
• Procurement and contract negotiation
• Construction administration
• Schedule management
• Stakeholder management
• Regulatory compliance
• Change control
• Project closeout
• Multi-project portfolio management

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of project management experience OR
• Master's degree and 4 years of project management experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of project management experience OR
• Associate's degree and 10 years of project management experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction delivery methods
• Architectural, structural, MEP, and P&ID drawings
• Entitlements and permitting
• Building systems
• Microsoft Excel
• SharePoint
• MS Project
• Power BI
• Cost-loaded scheduling
• Certifications

Preferred (not required)

• PMP
• LEED AP

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Application deadline

Amgen anticipates accepting applications until October 22, 2026; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary Range

143,652.55USD -194,353.45 USD