Amanda Meyrick

Experience

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  URS Corporation

  Jun 2005 - Mar 2008

  Intern Technical I - III
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  Merck

  Sept 2009 - now

  Accountable for project scope, design, execution, and closeout of projectsManage empowered project team in all aspects of project implementation including FEL(Concept Design and Basis of Design), detail design, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, estimating, funding, safety, functional reviews, and close-out.Managed Bid and Award in conjunction with procurement. Drive Results by ensuring strict scope adherence, budget accountability, proper change management, and schedule control during all phases of project lifecycle.Lead the planning and estimating effort for capital and expense projects and studies, working with multi-discipline project teams using Target Value Design.Managed A/E firms during design phase, Managed multiple contractors and trades during construction/execution phase.Responsible for the project schedule, establishing critical path task to insure schedule compliance and ensuring proper man loading requirements of the contractor to achieve the desired completion date. Managed Punch lists, daily/weekly walkthroughs of construction progress, developed 2-3 week look ahead on construction activities and shutdown plans, monitors and escalates delays or risks to schedule to project director/capital team leader and during tier meetings.Prepare and lead funding approval meetings/presentations, project status, and spending updates with Senior leadership teams.Ensure industry design standards, Engineering Standards, and Engineering Best Practices are incorporated into the FEL deliverables across project portfolio. Show less Global Engineering Solutions Development Program – Roles included rotations through Project Management, Project Design Management, and Process Engineering over the course of 2 years at various sites across the USA.• Project Management Rotation – West Point, PA; Supported and managed multiple capital projects totaling $20+MM through early FEL design, construction, and project closeout. Developed a Best in practice tool for guidance on the Global Engineering Solutions roadmap for Project Life Cycle from Initiation through Concept, Basis of Design, Detailed Design, Execution, and Closeout.• Project Design Management – Durham, NC/Elkton, VA; Led Project teams through a lean facility design effort to incorporate facility, process, and operational improvements into Preliminary engineering plan (Business Case through Concept Development)• Process Engineering/Technical Operations - Elkton, VA; Supported Startup team through operational execution of manufacturing batches for filing and PAI (Pre-Approval Inspection) readiness through Diagnostic runs and Shakedown. Developed A3 for Washer Cycle Time initiative; Analyzed Bulk and Filling Cart Demand/Capacity for Sterile Supply Parts Washers; Developed a Concept for Pull System for Bulk and Filling Carts in Sterile Supply. Show less

  • Associate Director - BBM Capital Team Leader

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Project Manager - Associate Director with Global Engineering Solutions

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Project Manager; Senior Specialist

    Feb 2014 - Sept 2019

  • Development Engineer

    Apr 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Project Estimator

    Sept 2009 - Apr 2012