Lead Construction Engineer

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Position Overview

The Lead Construction Engineer will be responsible for hands-on management of all facets of pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phase of all assigned projects. The role will facilitate and represent multiple stakeholder groups in working with design and construction partners and routinely report project status to project sponsors and team members.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage Exact Sciences’ teams and vendors to quantify program needs and owner’s project requirements.
• Manage selected real estate developer and/or other project delivery partners to ensure timely exchange of information resulting in efficient project delivery.
• Develop full project budgets incorporating owner funded construction, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE), consultant costs, etc. to include customized process equipment.
• Participate in developer bidding, contract awards, and change order review.
• Maintain budget, actuals spent, commitments, and contingencies for entire projects.
• Integrate various schedules from contractors, Exact Sciences’ stakeholders and support groups, vendors, etc. into a single project schedule and maintain alignment between all efforts including process engineering and equipment design, procurement, installation, and qualification, as appropriate.
• Track cross functional action items including vendor requests for information and ensure timely prioritization and resolution; identify schedule risk, escalate, and mitigate through proactive management.
• Translate owner’s objectives, project requirements, and vision to real estate developers, architects, design build team, and engineers.
• Engage with design professionals to ensure design intent is maintained through construction documents and field execution including revisions.
• Provide project management to Exact Sciences’ teams as they perform scale up efforts including process development, engineering design, procurement, installation, and qualification.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates on schedule, cost, and quality aspects of the project including the identification of risks with associated mitigation strategies.
• Represent Exact Sciences’ interests by ensuring project design is implemented accurately through all construction activities and the highest levels of quality are maintained.
• Resolve issues with appropriate parties if possible and report any inconsistencies to Exact Sciences contacts.
• Oversee punch list, final inspection, and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
• Manage multiple Exact Sciences’ stakeholder groups in the development of punch lists in collaboration with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Represent Exact Sciences in interactions with local authorities for required inspections leading to a Certificate of Occupancy.
• Provide comprehensive commissioning oversight beginning with scope development, proposal generation through completion of all facility-related commissioning activities.
• Provide move/relocation related coordination services by developing a plan, representing Exact Sciences to solicit move services, and oversee multi-phase move/relocation execution.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Adaptable, open to change, and able to work in ambiguous situations and respond to new information and unexpected circumstances.
• Ability to establish agreement and consensus with stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively engage employees.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including the ability to easily convey concepts and priorities to peers, customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to travel 15% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or field as outlined in the essential duties.
• 10 years of experience in project/construction management of commercial and/or good manufacturing practice (GMP) facility construction with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $30M.
• Demonstrated ability to work within OSHA, EPA, FDA, and local authority jurisdictions and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with various regulatory agencies and auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to solicit input in the design phase and facilitate a seamless turnover.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Salary Range:

$112,000.00 - $190,000.00

 

The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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