Executive Director Engineering, Design & Construction

Role Summary

Executive leader overseeing Engineering, Design & Construction within Regeneron’s R&D and corporate facilities, directing capital projects, staff, and budgets across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Engineering, Design and Construction - Oversight management and direction of the site engineering team. Perform design and plan review, supply engineering and project estimates, provide architectural and engineering services and support engineering initiatives. Lead all new building construction and development projects.
• Project Management - Leadership of the Project Management Team and site engineering organization for the execution of capital projects, including new building construction, laboratory renovations, and equipment installation.
• Project Management Office (PMO) - Coordination of the PMO RE&FM Project Portfolio, managing the portfolio with structure, rigor, and governance for the Facilities Project Portfolio; ensure planning, execution, visibility, tracking, issue resolution, and leadership to drive project success.
• Asset Management - Manage the end-to-end process of procuring, coordinating installation, disposition, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor facilities projects, objectives, and budgets (capital and operating); manage capital budgets +/- $400MM; use dashboard tools and reporting mechanisms.
• Direct staff responsible for facility engineering, renovations, and new construction planning and execution; hold team accountable for status, deliverables, and escalation of challenges.
• Oversee resource planning, balancing, and adjustments across projects and programs within the ED&C Organization.
• Direct the Project Management Office ensuring quality work on time and on budget to achieve business objectives.
• Provide presentations and reports to executive management regarding strategic objectives, recommendations, project budgets, schedules, and progress.
• Approve plans, specifications, and design strategies for construction, engineering, and utility projects; review construction drawings to ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Establish and manage technical specialists, consultants, appraisers, engineers, and architects.
• Anticipate challenges and manage dependencies, issues, and risks across projects and programs within the RE&FM portfolio.
• Enhance communication and project awareness with key senior stakeholders; improve cross-functional alignment with project objectives.
• Provide oversight to ensure mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems operate properly; direct engineering and design of building systems.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering from a four-year college or university; Master's Degree (MBA preferred)
• Professional Engineer or Architecture (preferred)
• Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) experience (preferred)
• Project Management Professional designation (preferred)
• 17+ years of progressively responsible positions with at least 5 years in senior management and/or experience leading large, diversified engineering and technical teams

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• Strategic planning and portfolio governance
• Capital budgeting and financial management
• Project management and PMO coordination
• Engineering, design review, and construction oversight
• Stakeholder communication and executive reporting
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems oversight