Onsite Field Construction Leader - Industrial Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Tuition reimbursement / educationbenef

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in the United States seeks an experienced Field Construction Engineer to lead capital construction projects on site. You will act as the owner's representative, drive safe execution, ensure work meets design and quality standards, and coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, maintenance, and engineering.

The role demands proactive problem solving, strong construction know-how, and the ability to keep projects moving from planning through closeout while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of experience in field construction engineering, construction supervision, or a related leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors and coordinating field execution activities on active construction sites.
• Strong commitment to construction safety and experience implementing safe work practices, permits, and hazard mitigation measures.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of construction processes, scheduling principles, resource planning, and project execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams and drive accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
• Experience identifying and resolving field construction issues while maintaining project schedule and quality objectives.

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, reviewing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and conducting routine safety assessments.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve construction constraints, execution risks, and field issues that could impact project schedules, safety, quality, or costs.
• Monitor construction progress against project schedules and provide feedback to contractors and project leadership regarding performance and resource allocation.
• Ensure construction work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, scope documents, and company engineering standards.
• Coordinate shutdowns, crane lifts, equipment deliveries, and other critical construction activities while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Partner with project managers to support logistics planning, site staging, safety planning, quality management, communications, procurement activities, and project closeout.
• Participate in construction meetings and provide updates on safety performance, project progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Respond appropriately to environmental, health, and safety incidents and ensure compliance with established procedures and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, suppliers, and external contractors to support successful project execution.
• Verify that construction sites maintain proper housekeeping, site controls, barriers, and signage to promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Construction expertise

Communication

MS Project

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in the United States seeks an experienced Field Construction Engineer to lead capital construction projects on site. You will act as the owner's representative, drive safe execution, ensure work meets design and quality standards, and coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, maintenance, and engineering.

The role demands proactive problem solving, strong construction know-how, and the ability to keep projects moving from planning through closeout while maintaining