Sr Manager Engineering and Design

Johnson & Johnson Engineering & Property Services, Engineering & Design Group is recruiting for a Sr Manager Engineering and Design, to be located in either La Jolla, CA, Irvine, CA, or Santa Clara, CA, supporting the Western and Central US region. Preferred locations are La Jolla and Irvine. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

You will be responsible for leading large and complex capital projects related to Engineering and design activities in alignment with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) business objectives and Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) IDEA Project Delivery Practices. This role includes defining, identifying and securing appropriate tools, internal and external technical resources and coordinating the efforts of technical team members and third-party design firms or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. You will also participate in setting our regional operational strategies, work on completing business focused goals and objectives, and personal and team talent development to enable execution of activities within the Global and Regional E&D function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Architect/Engineer (A/E) services and lead A/E interviews/selection and on-boarding process.
• Prepare and support negotiation of standard J&J contract with AE Firms for design works.
• Work with J&J Operating Company Teams and E&PS Project Managers to ensure project designs are correctly implemented by third party A/E firms.
• Collaborate with various external equipment and system suppliers to support project designs and how to improve and further develop J&J's standard design platforms.
• Lead the front-end design process including all aspects of design (Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Automation, Sustainability, etc.) working closely with operating company team.
• Assure that the J&J IDEA Project Delivery Process is followed. Understand and use the J&J Flawless Project Execution (FPX) process for project delivery.
• Work with the Engineering & Design Director, Project Dir./Project Mgr. to lead the performance (cost, schedule, quality) of A/E firm and define correction action plans if necessary .
• Collaborate closely with EHS, project controls, and construction during the design process.
• Assure application of Dsign to Value and Constructability Reviews in projects.
• Assure the appropriate J&J standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements are incorporated.
• Coordinate/lead key design reviews with SMEs including other corporate or affiliate resources such as EHSS, Risk Management, WW Security, etc.
• Assure projects meet the J&J Sustainability policy and drive the LEED certification process.
• Review A/E progress and identify action plans where required. Implement Earned Value tracking on larger projects.
• Lead effort to resolve key design conflicts in construction and commissioning phases.
• Participate in the final close-out with the A/E firm including the Lessons Learned process.
• Develop personal yearly regional goals and objectives that support the overall J&J E&PS goals.
• Complete short and long term tactical engineering plans and programs based on strategic departmental plans.
• Build networks and maintain extensive contacts.
  
  

Education:

• University/Bachelors or equivalent degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) or closely related technical degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
  
  

Experience and Skills:

Required

• Eight (8) years of related work experience required on large capital facility projects.
• Proficiency in project/design management, including obtaining agreement on project definition and priorities, and ensuring that resources, capabilities and processes are in place to deliver the design efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to develop appropriate metrics for design firm performance and sets up plans to provide continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated history of teamwork across other functional areas to establish effective working relationships.
• Expertise delivering complex projects/programs on schedule and budget working with project teams.
  
  

Preferred:

• Prior experience working in a lead role at an A/E Design Firm is an advantage.
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
  
  

Other:

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Travel percentage - up to 50% domestic required. International travel possible.
• Flawless Project Execution (FPX) Training.
• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $120,000 to $207,000
• The anticipated base pay range, in the Bay Area, for this position is $138,000 to $238,050.
  
  

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
  
  

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to can didates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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