Construction Engineer

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Edesia is a non-profit social enterprise on a mission to end global malnutrition. We manufacture and distribute life-saving, ready-to-use therapeutic foods—such as Plumpy’Nut and Nutributter—to treat and prevent malnutrition among children and mothers in the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities. Through strong partnerships with leading humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and Ministries of Health, we ensure our products reach those who need them most—even in the midst of the most complex and challenging humanitarian emergencies.

JOB SUMMARY:
Edesia is seeking a Construction Engineer for a one-year, fixed-term role to support four capital improvement projects that are to occur within our existing manufacturing facility. The role is primarily responsible for coordinating construction activities across Edesia’s internal teams and with the external construction management firm to ensure work is executed safely, according to plan, and without unintended disruption to ongoing factory operations.

This role is critical in an active food manufacturing environment where construction sequencing, utility interferences, and operational readiness must be tightly aligned across multiple internal stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Internal Coordination & Alignment
Act as the central coordination point within Edesia for all construction-related activities
Align Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Leadership on upcoming work, impacts, and readiness
Ensure internal approvals, resources, and preconditions are in place ahead of construction activities
Construction & Contractor Interface
Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between Edesia and the construction management firm
Coordinate execution of work in accordance with approved drawings, schedules, and site requirements
Monitor field activities to ensure contractors adhere to Edesia safety, food safety, and access protocols
Utility Tie-Ins & Interference Management
Identify and track all planned utility tie-ins and system interferences (e.g., electrical, steam, water, compressed air, HVAC, controls)
Coordinate tie-in timing and sequencing with internal teams to minimize operational disruption
Ensure outages, temporary conditions, and recovery plans are clearly defined and communicated in advance
Schedule, Risk & Issue Management
Maintain visibility into upcoming construction activities and their potential operational impacts
Proactively surface risks, conflicts, or deviations and coordinate resolution with internal teams and the construction manager
Support schedule adjustments as needed to balance construction progress with factory priorities
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain clear records of schedules, coordination decisions, and planned interferences
Provide concise status updates to Edesia stakeholders and leadership
Support project close-out, including punch lists and return-to-normal operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
3–7 years of experience supporting construction or capital projects in an operating manufacturing or industrial environment
Demonstrated experience coordinating work across multiple internal functions
Strong working knowledge of construction sequencing, utility coordination, and site safety
Clear, confident communicator with strong organizational skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This role is a mix of office, manufacturing, and construction site work. You will spend time in a general office environment, on active production floors, warehouses, and live construction sites—including new facility areas. Expect exposure to noise, moving equipment, and temporary utility outages. PPE must be worn on-site, and strict adherence to safety and food safety protocols is required. Flexibility in work location and schedule is needed to support construction activities and operational coordination.

The requirements described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.