Global Capital Projects Lead, Engineering

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. Global Engineering Services (GES) seeks an Associate Director of Engineering to manage large capital projects across manufacturing, labs, and infrastructure.

You will lead integrated project teams, develop execution plans, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while aligning with business objectives. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least ten years delivering capital/expense projects, strong communication, and change-management skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience delivering capital/expense projects.
• Proficient oral and written communication with ability to present status and funding details concisely.

Responsibilities

• Managing an integrated project team to deliver critical assets on time and within a prescribed budget.
• Leading the development of project execution plans.
• Verifying that project scopes provide an effective business solution.
• Managing projects process through effective design strategies.
• Developing and implementing suitable procurement strategies.
• Understanding and managing project cost budgeting and control.
• Managing schedule development and control.
• Providing construction management oversight.
• Implementing change management and control.
• Managing communications requirements with effective reporting and distribution of information.
• Risk management planning and mitigation.
• Managing/ implementing commissioning, qualification, contract administration and project close-out.

Skills

Capital Project Mgmt

Project Budgeting

Change Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Cost Controls

Project Planning

PMM Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Merck & Co. Global Engineering Services (GES) seeks an Associate Director of Engineering to manage large capital projects across manufacturing, labs, and infrastructure.

You will lead integrated project teams, develop execution plans, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while aligning with business objectives. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least ten years delivering capital/expense projects, strong communication, and change-management skills.