Job Description

The vision for the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services organization is to improve patient’s lives by providing world-class facility services & solutions that enable innovative research, medicines, & vaccines. We deliver critical building and site services, including facility management, emergency response, utilities, and a real estate strategy that provides a positive workplace experience to enable employees to perform their best work. The future of work and needs of the workplace are constantly changing so we are also seeking to re-imagine and continuously improve our operations and supporting business processes for our valued colleagues across our enterprise.

The Associate Director is responsible for developing and overseeing a portfolio of maintenance and facilities improvement projects managed by the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Team at the Rahway, New Jersey (RY) campus.

The scope of this role includes:

• collaboration with the facilities operations team members to identify potential maintenance projects

• developing the initial basis of design and estimate, including assessment of alternatives

• developing business justification and partnering with the leadership team to prioritize and select projects to proceed to business approval

• transferring projects after business approval to contract partner who is responsible for project management (detailed design/engineering, estimating, execution)

• overseeing portfolio of projects managed by contract partner

• ensuring the technical quality of project deliverables and assuring successful project execution within the defined scope, budget and schedule.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, or equivalent science area.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience developing and managing small to medium size facility maintenance projects. Experience should include renovating site utilities, office and laboratory building facilities. This experience should include developing basis of design, assessing alternatives, developing cost and schedule estimates, execution oversight and supporting the commissioning of the renovated facilities.

• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels, including cross-functional teams, senior management and external vendors. Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills to ensure customer and stakeholder alignment and collaboration.​

• A strong understanding of engineering principles related to utility equipment and systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and building automation systems for office, laboratory and pilot plant facilities. Demonstrated ability to seek out technical expertise and extract necessary information effectively.

• Strong analytical skills to identify problems, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective corrective actions. This includes troubleshooting technical issues and operational inefficiencies.

• Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the capability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.

• ​ Active demonstration of safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture and maintain a safe work environment.

• Demonstrated ability leading technical teams.

• Strategic planning and risk identification/mitigation.

• Detail Oriented & Organized: strong attention to detail in managing complex activities; ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet aggressive deadlines.​

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.

• Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs that ensure the longevity and safety of facility equipment.

• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, Building Code, ASME and other regulatory requirements required in the design, construction and/or renovation of utilities, office and laboratory building facilities and infrastructure.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in facility operations, including HVAC, power (substations to local panels), steam generation, industrial gases, potable & non-potable water, etc.

• Technical Proficiency with project management systems and software (e.g. MS Project, P6, SAP).

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Business Processes, Change Management, Contractor Oversight, Detail-Oriented, Electrical Power Engineering, Emergency Response, Engineering Design, Engineering Standards, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Facility Management, HVAC Systems, Identifying Risks, Leadership, Maintenance Processes, Maintenance Strategy, Multitasking, Prioritization, Project Management, Project Management System, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Leadership, Safety Procedures {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

03/27/2026

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