We are looking for a project manager pharma/sr project engineer for our client J&J, department E&PS.
At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS), we take care of all J&J buildings in Belgium, providing services from Real Estate, Engineering & Strategic Project Delivery to Facilities Management. We influence the entire J&J Enterprise by creating innovative workplaces and delivering flexible site solutions to serve our customers and patients effectively.
The (Sr) Project Engineer is responsible for the performance of assigned projects at the Geel site in Belgium, leading projects through our standard Project management standards FPX (Flawless Project Execution) and IDEA (ideation, definition, execution, and assessment). This role offers significant scope and autonomy to deliver project excellence and support business goals. You will join a team of 12 project and construction managers in the E&PS Project delivery team.
You Will Be Responsible For
* Leading projects from concept to post-implementation, following the IDEA process, in collaboration with A/E firms or directly with contractors.
* Defining and planning new projects with the business to deliver strategic solutions aligned with company goals.
* Working on engineering change orders to meet regulatory requirements, improve quality, reduce costs, and support new product introductions.
* Applying technical standards, procedures, and regulations such as FDA for utility systems, and challenging engineering partners to adhere to them.
* Organizing project teams and aligning with stakeholders.
* Developing and presenting the Pre-Project Definition (PPD), including business opportunities, solutions, scope, timeline, resources, financials, and risks.
* Leading Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) preparation and approval, ensuring alignment with funding procedures.
* Guiding external engineers on project delivery, standards, and equipment specifications as the project coach.
* Translating project definitions into designs that consider environment, health, safety, quality, life cycle, and constructability.
* Defining budgets and schedules, and supervising them throughout the project lifecycle to meet baselines.
* Supervising construction activities and ensuring smooth handover to users.
* Acting as a construction safety champion, ensuring standards and safety metrics are met.
* Managing multiple projects simultaneously with program management responsibility for portfolios up to 1 MM USD.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has experience leading end-to-end capital projects, strong communication skills, and knowledge of process engineering, HVAC, and E&I. Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device sector is preferred. You are eager to learn, collaborative, and capable of building strong relationships across teams.
Main Requirements
* Masters degree in engineering or equivalent experience
* Proficient in MS 365 and MS Project; PMP or similar certification preferred
* Fluent in English and Dutch (MUST HAVE)
* Minimum 5 years of project management experience with capital projects
* Ability to translate business needs into engineering solutions
* Passion for technology: utilities, HVAC, E&I, environmental systems
* Leadership skills to empower remote teams and partners
* Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
* Knowledge of project controls, cost, schedule, and financial management
* Manufacturing experience in FDA or regulated environments is an advantage
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