Project Manager, Construction

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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. This is not a remote role.

The Project Manager, Construction will manage a campuswide portfolio of large-scale facility and utility maintenance, repair, and 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• IL PE Certification is a plus.

• PMP Certification is a plus.

• 10+ years of experience designing and 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.

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Skills

• 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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

The base pay for this position is

$99,300.00 – $198,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

GES Global Engineering Services

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf