Director of Project Engineering - Management Recruiters of Edison : Job Details

Our Client - A rapidly developing Bio-Pharma Manufacturing company urgently needs a Director of Project Engineering for a permanent, full-time position at their corporate site/Plant in WA state. Excellent Salary + Annual Bonus + LTI Cash Bonus + Relocation package + Full Benefit package.

Job Posting # 2690

Job Title: Director of Project Engineering

Location: Bothell, WA (Seattle area) Overnight Travel: 5%

Relocation: YES – client offers a generous relocation package.

Compensation: Salary $160K - $225K + Annual Bonus + LTI – Cash Bonus

Full Pkg. – Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick days, holidays, 100% Tuition, 401k, etc.

Company Info:

Our client is a rapidly developing company in the Pharmaceutical Industry. They are part of parent group of companies in business for 100+ years with 20+ Billion in Global sales.

This BioPharma division has multiple locations globally (Japan, Denmark, Germany, Italy) including plants in the US with around 3,000 people.

This is an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in the BioPharma industry offering specialized drug substances processing.

Group Info: Be part of the Engineering and Maintenance group with 40 technical people. This role will report to the VP of Engineering at the same location and support local sites in the Seattle, WA area

Note 1: This person will have 5 reports – 3 Project Engineers, 1 Reliability + 1 Compliance Engineer

Note 2: The right person needs experience managing new Construction Projects worth $20 Million or above for Facility, Manufacturing equipment, Utility systems along with knowledge about construction related codes and permits.

Job Summary:

The Director of Project Engineering (CAPEX) will lead our site-wide capital planning, budgeting, and project execution efforts from our Headquarters in Washington state.

The individual will drive the annual and long-term capital plans, oversee complex, multimillion-dollar projects, and lead both internal and external engineering and construction teams. As a key member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all capital projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and on budget, while advancing the strategic goals of the organization.

You will build and evolve the project engineering function by implementing effective systems, establishing KPIs, and growing leadership capability across your team.

Job Description:

50% - Hands-on Project Management experience

25% - Engineering Dept. Management

25% - Manufacturing site support as SME and Supplier vendor visits

Conduct engineering assessments, develop cost estimates and design requirements, and manage capital construction projects ranging up to $20MM or more.

Ensure the delivery of engineering and construction services to manufacturing operations, laboratories, offices, and warehouses. Daily, hands-on interaction with contractors and vendors in the field is a core responsibility.

Collaborate with plant management, stakeholders, and corporate teams to define project scope, process design, capital and expense estimates, contractor/vendor selection, equipment specifications, purchasing, and execution timelines.

Apply and enforce construction standards across all project phases to ensure compliance and consistency.

Lead project teams comprised of employees and contractors to meet project goals while managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Monitor and report project schedule and budget performance. Proficiency in Microsoft Project and cost control tools is essential.

Establish and manage project budgets, track commitments and actual expenses, and oversee all aspects of project closure.

Partner with plant leadership to support development of the annual capital budget and long-range capital planning.

Promote effective communication, employee development, goal setting, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement in a High-Performance Work System (HPWS) environment.

Develop and manage the operating budget for the Project Engineering Department.

Coordinate equipment selection, layout, and design of manufacturing systems to ensure efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Build strong partnerships with internal operational teams and external suppliers to optimize the use of human capital, equipment, and processes in support of production goals.

Lead and own safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements for personnel and contractors.

Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and contractor services; review, evaluate, and coordinate bid selection and project completion.

Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to support construction planning and execution.

Candidate Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Engineering or Project Management.
• 2+ years of Department Management experience of Engineering, Project and Maintenance groups
• Some experience working in the BioPharma industries
• Leadership of cross-functional project teams and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Hands-on experience managing capital / expansion projects exceeding $20MM.
• Ability to lead and influence others with demonstrated extensive knowledge of Equipment, Systems and generic Engineering solutions applicable in BioPharma plants
• Extensive knowledge of quality requirements applicable to technical installations.

Candidate Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic
• Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA
• Experience managing new Greenfield or Brownfield projects
• PMI certification in Project Management Professional – PMP
• Professional Engineer – PE License
• BioPharma bulk drug substance Manufacturing experience
• Automation experience using PLC/HMI/DCS systems
• Experience working in a fast-paced Pharma contract Manufacturing organization (CDMO)

Keywords: Director, Manager, Engineering, Projects, Pharma, Biotech, BioPharma, CDMO, PE, Project Management, Management.