Senior Principal Construction Engineer

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• 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

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services Division.

As the Senior Principal Construction Engineer, you will lead large-scale facility expansion projects in a highly regulated environment. This role encompasses strategic planning, execution, and delivery of GMP-compliant capital projects including new builds, retrofits, and utility installations. The Project Manager will ensure alignment with regulatory standards, safety protocols, and business objectives while managing cross-functional teams and external contractors.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead planning and execution of complex facility expansion projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage internal engineering teams and external service providers (design firms, contractors, suppliers).
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and documentation to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
• Conduct constructability reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards throughout project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and turnover of facilities.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Utilize tools such as MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP for project tracking and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience managing capital projects in regulated industries (medical device, nutrition, pharmaceutical).
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects (> $2.5MM).
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations, construction codes, and validation processes.
• Experience in contractor selection, procurement, and performance management.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% within the United States.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skill

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

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The base pay for this position is $127,300.00 – $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.