Project Engineer, Construction

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.   The Opportunity As a Project Engineer, you will lead medium-sized capital and engineering projects from concept through completion, applying both technical expertise and project management discipline to deliver impactful business results. Working with minimal supervision, you will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop innovative solutions, manage project execution, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. What You'll Work On • Lead the planning, development, execution, and closeout of engineering projects across manufacturing, process, equipment, facility, and system environments. • Develop project charters, define project requirements, establish objectives, and create comprehensive project plans. • Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining budget, schedule, scope, and quality commitments. • Coordinate and direct internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives. • Utilize project management tools and methodologies, including front-end planning, cash flow forecasting, risk management, and change control processes. • Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues impacting project delivery. • Support the design and implementation of products, processes, equipment, facilities, and systems while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements. • Evaluate technical alternatives through cost-benefit analysis and drive practical, innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. • Prepare and manage project documentation, including capital expenditure requests, scope documents, procurement packages, and validation activities. • Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements. • Build strong relationships with cross-functional business partners and serve as a trusted advisor on engineering and project-related matters. • Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. • Minimum of 8 years of engineering, manufacturing, operations, or project management experience. • Demonstrated success leading engineering projects from initiation through completion. • Strong project management skills, including scope, sched