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MSD

Associate Director, Engineering – Control Leader

MSD

. Ensure minimum essential planning, scheduling, and controlling elements are in place for all projects in the assigned portfolio .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeElkton • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Control execution, including cost management, scheduling, and risk analysis, while leveraging innovative methodologies like Target Value Delivery and Last Planner® System. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and problem-solving across project teams.

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Project Control ExecutionCost ManagementScheduling Software (Primavera P6, MS Project)Lean Project Delivery MethodologiesRisk Management

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Hard Skills
Project ControlCost BudgetingForecastingEarned-Value AnalysisChange ManagementRisk ManagementCritical Path MethodLast Planner® SystemProject Staffing PlansFacility Qualification
Soft Skills
LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingChange Management
Tools & Technologies
SAPPrimavera P6Primavera Risk AnalysisMS ProjectMS Power ApplicationsAI Solutions
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical ExperienceCapital ManagementLean/Six SigmaTarget Value DeliveryConstruction Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure minimum essential planning, scheduling, and controlling elements are in place for all projects in the assigned portfolio
  • Support deployment of innovative methods and tools to improve project and portfolio performance, including Target Value Delivery, Last Planner® Production Planning & Control, and AI solutions
  • Monitor leading indicators and trends to provide early warning of issues to project teams, the E&C Lead, and Regional Directors
  • Collaborate with teams to solve problems before they become overruns or missed deadlines
  • Focus on control and continuous improvement
  • Establish and implement Project Control execution plans
  • Develop, monitor, and maintain Monthly Project Cost Reports covering cost budgeting, forecasting, reporting, earned-value analysis, progress measurement, schedule status, change management, risk management, and early warning of issues
  • Support implementation of Target Value Delivery
  • Develop and maintain Project Spending Plans
  • Interface with Architect Engineer and Construction Management Project Control personnel regarding scheduling, control, and reporting requirements
  • Work with internal SMEs in estimating and strategic scheduling to support transition from planning to execution
  • Develop, maintain, analyze, and report schedules using the Critical Path Method and Last Planner® System
  • Develop and monitor project staffing plans for new and ongoing projects
  • Implement Change Management and Risk Management processes
  • Support project financial closeout requirements, including asset definition and valuation
  • Liaise with groups outside the Engineering organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a relevant discipline
  • 10+ years applicable Project Control related experience
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Willingness to accept and drive change and innovation
  • Working knowledge of project cost and financial management aspects within SAP system or similar software
  • Working knowledge of scheduling and risk analysis software, such as Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and MS Project
  • Ability to travel across the Americas up to 25% of the time
  • Experience in Lean Project Delivery Methodologies, such as Target Value Delivery and Last Planner® preferred
  • Pharmaceutical experience, including facility qualification and validation preferred
  • Project Management, Construction Management and/or Estimating experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Capital Management processes preferred
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred
  • Understanding of MS Power Applications and AI preferred
  • No visa sponsorship
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Relocation: Domestic