Project Manager, Engineering

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Project Manager, Engineering supporting the Facilities & Engineering teams across the US sites & the LATAM Region, you will be responsible for the strategy, design, planning and construction of buildings and infrastructure systems throughout the facilities. Additionally, you will handle planning, budgeting, and scheduling facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials, and other related costs. You will also oversee the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services and facilities expansion. This position will sit at Alcon US Headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Responsible for developing strategies and conducting feasibility assessments for long-term initiatives.
• Maintains oversight of key design/construction projects and initiatives to ensure the execution and goals are achieved. 
• Works closely with site leadership teams to ensure project success.
• Overall management of capital projects up to $10M / $20M aggregate.
• Overall management of operating expenses for assigned region Real Estate.
• Directly accountable for adherence to project budget and reporting to Sr. Management.
• Directly accountable for establishing and maintaining schedule on major capital projects.
• Responsible for design and scope development per customer requirements.
• Responsible for the direction of the project through the construction phase and for controlling costs and change orders.
• Responsible for design and construction quality, including reviews, site walks, punch-outs, etc.
• Assists Alcon MTO sites in North America and the franchise engineering heads with CAPEX planning and CAR development.
• Ownership of the real estate portfolio for the LATAM region which includes assisting with property searches, term negotiation, management of lease renewals, optimization of portfolio in assigned region.
• Provides cost estimating support to Sr. Project Manager and/or Alcon internal partners for project feasibility and justification.
• Identifies and resolves obstacles such as misalignment between the business and supporting functions. 
• Partners with site leadership for resolution of gaps which inhibit strategy, operations, and project execution.
• Works and collaborates with a wide range of internal partners (e.g. Manufacturing Tech Ops, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Health/Safety, Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, MS&T) to ensure alignment on projects and long-term initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• Travel Requirements: 25% - 50%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: Yes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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