Onsite Field Construction Lead - Manufacturing

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an experienced Field Construction Engineer to provide onsite leadership for capital construction projects in a manufacturing environment. You will drive safe project execution, ensure work aligns with design and quality standards, and serve as the primary field liaison among project teams, contractors, operations, maintenance, and engineering stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong construction expertise, safety leadership, and will keep projects moving from planning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field construction engineering or related leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing contractors on active construction sites.
• Strong commitment to construction safety and hazard mitigation.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily onsite construction leadership and serve as the owner's representative during project execution.
• Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety expectations.
• Lead construction site safety efforts, including issuing and managing safe work permits and conducting safety assessments.
• Identify and resolve construction constraints, risks, and field issues affecting schedule, safety, quality, or costs.
• Coordinate shutdowns, crane lifts, equipment deliveries, and other critical construction activities.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Abbott is seeking an experienced Field Construction Engineer to provide onsite leadership for capital construction projects in a manufacturing environment. You will drive safe project execution, ensure work aligns with design and quality standards, and serve as the primary field liaison among project teams, contractors, operations, maintenance, and engineering stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong construction expertise, safety leadership, and will keep projects moving from planning