Head of Capital Project Engineering

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an engineering leader to set the direction of Project Engineering and to deliver the capital-related portion of the site’s long-range plan in Chicago.

This role leads capital investments across facilities, utilities, and equipment, aligning to business priorities, asset lifecycle, and compliance requirements. The successful candidate will develop the Project Engineering organization, establish governance and standards, and sponsor continuous improvement across project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field; 12+ years in engineering/operations and leadership.
• Experience delivering complex capital programs in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for Project Engineering and translate site priorities into capital plans.
• Lead site long-range capital plan and annual capital budget with cross-functional partners.
• Oversee governance, standards, and lifecycle processes for capital projects.
• Ensure accurate LBEs, forecasts, and financial reporting per Finance requirements.
• Drive EHS, quality, and sustainability integration in project delivery.
• Represent Project Engineering in internal and external forums and mentor teams.

Skills

Strategic engineering leadership

Capital program delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with senior management

Regulatory and quality compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related discipline

Post-graduate degree desirable

Tools

Capital planning software

Project governance tools

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an engineering leader to set the direction of Project Engineering and to deliver the capital-related portion of the site’s long-range plan in Chicago.

This role leads capital investments across facilities, utilities, and equipment, aligning to business priorities, asset lifecycle, and compliance requirements. The successful candidate will develop the Project Engineering organization, establish governance and standards, and sponsor continuous improvement across project