Construction Engineer

Edesia is a non-profit social enterprise on a mission to end global malnutrition. We manufacture and distribute life‑saving, ready‑to‑use therapeutic foods—such as Plumpy’Nut and Nutributter—to treat and prevent malnutrition among children and mothers in the world’s most vulnerable and hard‑to‑reach communities. Through strong partnerships with leading humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and Ministries of Health, we ensure our products reach those who need them most—even in the midst of the most complex and challenging humanitarian emergencies.

Edesia is seeking a Construction Engineer for a one‑year, fixed‑term role to support four capital improvement projects that are to occur within our existing manufacturing facility. The role is primarily responsible for coordinating construction activities across Edesia’s internal teams and with the external construction management firm to ensure work is executed safely, according to plan, and without unintended disruption to ongoing factory operations.

This role is critical in an active food manufacturing environment where construction sequencing, utility interferences, and operational readiness must be tightly aligned across multiple internal stakeholders.

• Act as the central coordination point within Edesia for all construction‑related activities
• Align Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Leadership on upcoming work, impacts, and readiness
• Ensure internal approvals, resources, and preconditions are in place ahead of construction activities

• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day liaison between Edesia and the construction management firm
• Coordinate execution of work in accordance with approved drawings, schedules, and site requirements
• Monitor field activities to ensure contractors adhere to Edesia safety, food safety, and access protocols

• Identify and track all planned utility tie‑ins and system interferences (e.g., electrical, steam, water, compressed air, HVAC, controls)
• Coordinate tie‑in timing and sequencing with internal teams to minimize operational disruption
• Ensure outages, temporary conditions, and recovery plans are clearly defined and communicated in advance
• Maintain visibility into upcoming construction activities and their potential operational impacts
• Proactively surface risks, conflicts, or deviations and coordinate resolution with internal teams and the construction manager
• Support schedule adjustments as needed to balance construction progress with factory priorities

• Maintain clear records of schedules, coordination decisions, and planned interferences
• Provide concise status updates to Edesia stakeholders and leadership
• Support project close‑out, including punch lists and return‑to‑normal operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3–7 years of experience supporting construction or capital projects in an operating manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating work across multiple internal functions
• Strong working knowledge of construction sequencing, utility coordination, and site safety
• Clear, confident communicator with strong organizational skills

This role is a mix of office, manufacturing, and construction site work. You will spend time in a general office environment, on active production floors, warehouses, and live construction sites—including new facility areas. Expect exposure to noise, moving equipment, and temporary utility outages. PPE must be worn on‑site, and strict adherence to safety and food safety protocols is required. Flexibility in work location and schedule is needed to support construction activities and operational coordination.

The requirements described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.