Executive Director, Engineering, Utilities and Technical Services

MSD

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
West Point, PA
Salary
$231,900–$365,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 30, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $217k
This role $298k
$148k most similar roles pay here $388k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $174,387–$259,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $298k versus about $217k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About MSD

MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

MSD currently has 33 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $123,000–$193,650 across 32 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Executive Director, Engineering, Utilities and Technical Services

Executive Director, Engineering, Utilities and Technical Services leads the Engineering, Utility, and Technical Support functions within the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services team at a large multi-use site. This role is responsible for managing utility and energy operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical support services while overseeing a substantial capital and operational budget. The successful candidate will manage an integrated workforce of unioned and non-union employees alongside third-party suppliers to ensure infrastructure reliability, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance with standards such as OSHA, NFPA, DOT, and cGMP. Key responsibilities include developing carbon reduction strategies, managing life cycle asset programs, and driving digital transformation through advanced analytics. Required expertise includes experience in manufacturing automated systems, building management systems, and large-scale project management within highly regulated environments like pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Direct and manage engineering, utility, and technical support services for the West Point campus.
  • Oversee the uninterrupted generation and distribution of critical utilities through N+1 redundancy and contingency protocols.
  • Manage and optimize an annual operational and capital budget exceeding $300 million.
  • Execute the site's Life Cycle Asset Management program and maintain the Utility Master Plan.
  • Deliver the site’s Carbon Reduction and Net-Zero strategy in alignment with global sustainability targets.
  • Ensure full compliance with all regulatory permits, including air, wastewater, and stormwater management codes.
  • Lead a diverse workforce of 240 union and non-union employees alongside third-party suppliers.
  • Drive digital transformation by implementing predictive technologies and data analytics to improve operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA or Master’s in Engineering/Science (preferred).
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in utility, engineering, or facilities operations within highly regulated environments.
  • Proven experience managing budgets exceeding $100M and executing large-scale programs.
  • Extensive experience leading unionized workforces and managing third-party contractor partners.
  • Proficiency in automated systems (BMS), regulatory frameworks (OSHA, NFPA, DOT), and cGMP standards.
  • Certified Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt (preferred).
  • Experience with collective bargaining agreement negotiations and municipal agency collaboration (preferred).

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