Senior Facilities Project Manager

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 115,000 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 your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

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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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

** The Opportunity*
* In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The Project Manager will Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary capital facilities projects-overseeing scope, design, budgeting, execution, vendor/contractor management, risk, safety, and compliance-while aligning investments to business strategy, ensuring on‑time/on‑budget outcomes, and serving as a trusted SME and mentor across the organization.

** What You'll Work On*
* Lead Complex Capital Projects

+ Manage all phases of project execution-from scope development, design, and budgeting to scheduling, implementation, commissioning, and closeout.

+ Use established Front End Planning (FEP) PM tools, cash flow projections, schedule/budget/scope control, etc.) to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

+ Develop project strategies that align with business goals and support long term organizational success.

+ Writes and submits Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs) and associated package materials

+ Manage collaboration with internal teams, external contractors, and multidisciplinary resources while ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Facilities & Plant Engineering Focus

+ Lead small, medium, and large capital projects involving building and infrastructure systems.

+ Manage projects involving:

+ Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems

+ Chillers, boilers, and HVAC systems

+ Process gases and process water

+ Lighting, flooring, rigging, and utility systems

+ Building envelope integrity (roof, structural, façade)

+ Parking lot and site improvements

+ Ensure facility designs deliver long-term value, reliability, maintainability, and minimal infrastructure load.

Vendor, Contractor & Procurement Leadership

+ Collaborate on and maintain strategic vendor partnerships and support contract negotiation in collaboration with corporate purchasing.

+ Evaluate supplier qualifications, performance, compliance, and adherence to engineering and safety standards.

+ Manage the contractor bidding process to ensure consistency, integrity, and completeness of the contractor bids.

+ Benchmark internally and externally to drive continuous improvement in vendor performance and facility outcomes.

Strategic Influence

+ Contribute to development of division-wide project management strategies, tools, and methodologies.

+ Work closely with engineering, operations, EHS, finance, and procurement to align on priorities and best practices.

+ Mentor and guide teams within and across divisions to elevate project management capability and technical excellence.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for facilities project delivery.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

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