AGC Biologics

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

SUMMARY:

The Director of Project Engineering (CAPEX) is responsible for overseeing all the site’s capital budget, long-range capital planning, and the development and execution of the annual capital plan. This role leads both internal and external engineering and construction resources and serves as a key member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team at our Global Headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

The Director is accountable for achieving plant and departmental objectives by ensuring the safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget delivery of capital projects that meet defined success criteria. This includes establishing the appropriate departmental and project organizational structures, implementing effective work systems, defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and developing leadership capabilities within the team to optimize return on capital investments.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that may require extended work hours, including evenings, during critical projects. The role also involves the physical demands of supervising construction activities and requires occasional travel.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct engineering assessments, develop cost estimates and design requirements, and manage capital construction projects ranging up to $20MM or more.
• Ensure the delivery of engineering and construction services to manufacturing operations, laboratories, offices, and warehouses. Daily, hands-on interaction with contractors and vendors in the field is a core responsibility.
• Collaborate with plant management, stakeholders, and corporate teams to define project scope, process design, capital and expense estimates, contractor/vendor selection, equipment specifications, purchasing, and execution timelines.
• Apply and enforce construction standards across all project phases to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Lead project teams comprised of AGC employees and contractors to meet project goals while managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor and report project schedule and budget performance. Proficiency in Microsoft Project and cost control tools is essential.
• Establish and manage project budgets, track commitments and actual expenses, and oversee all aspects of project closure.
• Coordinate with departments including EHS, Process Development, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, Finance, and others to ensure alignment and support for all projects.
• Partner with plant leadership to support development of the annual capital budget and long-range capital planning.
• Promote effective communication, employee development, goal setting, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement through coaching and empowerment in a High-Performance Work System (HPWS) environment.
• Support technical capability development of site personnel across various functions and levels.
• Develop and manage the operating budget for the Project Engineering Department.
• Drive standardization through implementation of work processes and a Project Management toolkit.
• Apply industry best practices and technologies to support biological product development and manufacturing.
• Coordinate equipment selection, layout, and design of manufacturing systems to ensure efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with internal operational teams and external suppliers to optimize the use of human capital, equipment, and processes in support of production goals.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development for direct reports.
• Lead and own safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements for AGC personnel and contractors.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and contractor services; review, evaluate, and coordinate bid selection and project completion.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to support construction planning and execution.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through collaboration and employee engagement.
• Participate in emergency and crisis management teams as needed.
• Regularly review and communicate plant KPIs with the operations team, identifying opportunities for improvement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with shifting priorities and schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to articulate quality expectations.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience in process engineering and analytical process mapping.
• Skilled in preparing capital funding requests, business correspondence, and executive-level project updates.
• HACCP certification strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of FDA and GMP regulatory requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in reading and red-lining AutoCAD drawings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in Engineering Project Management.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional project teams and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience managing capital construction projects exceeding $20MM.

COMPENSATION:

$164,400 - $226,050

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.