Senior Engineering Project Director Capital Projects

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering to manage large capital projects across manufacturing, lab and infrastructure lines of business. West Point, PA will be the first assignment with potential travel across the Americas.

The role requires a minimum of ten years' experience delivering projects, strong leadership, and ability to develop execution plans and budgets. Excellent communication and change management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum of ten years' experience delivering capital or expense projects.
• Strong communication, budgeting, and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing an integrated project team to deliver assets on time and within budget.
• Leading the development of project execution plans and scopes.
• Verifying project scopes provide effective business solutions.
• Managing cost budgeting and schedule development/control.
• Providing construction management oversight and commissioning support.
• Implementing change management and effective reporting.

Skills

Capital Project Management

Project Management Methodology (PMM)

Lean Manufacturing

Automation Systems

Cost Controls

Data Analysis

Project Planning

Project Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering to manage large capital projects across manufacturing, lab and infrastructure lines of business. West Point, PA will be the first assignment with potential travel across the Americas.

The role requires a minimum of ten years' experience delivering projects, strong leadership, and ability to develop execution plans and budgets. Excellent communication and change management skills are essential.