Onsite Field Construction Lead – Manufacturing Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free health benefits

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott Park is seeking an experienced Field Construction Engineer to lead and oversee on-site capital construction projects in a manufacturing setting. The role demands safety leadership, design compliance, and coordination between project teams, contractors, operations, maintenance and engineering stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction leadership, ability to interpret complex drawings, and a commitment to timely, safe project execution in an industrial

Qualifications

• 10+ years in field construction engineering or related leadership role.
• Experience overseeing contractors on active construction sites.
• Strong commitment to construction safety and hazard mitigation.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

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 permits, JHAs, and safety assessments.
• Identify and resolve constraints or risks that could affect schedule, safety, quality or costs.
• Monitor progress against schedules and provide feedback to contractors and leadership.
• Ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, and engineering standards.
• Coordinate shutdowns, crane lifts, and critical construction activities with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with project managers on logistics, safety planning, quality, procurement and closeout.

Skills

Field construction leadership

Contractor oversight

Safety leadership

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Project

Contractor coordination tools

Job description

Abbott Park is seeking an experienced Field Construction Engineer to lead and oversee on-site capital construction projects in a manufacturing setting. The role demands safety leadership, design compliance, and coordination between project teams, contractors, operations, maintenance and engineering stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction leadership, ability to interpret complex drawings, and a commitment to timely, safe project execution in an industrial