Project Engineer- Construction & Renovation

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of capital construction and renovation projects including facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage full project lifecycle including scope development, design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handoff to operations.
• Coordinate specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, and qualification of construction systems and equipment.
• Ensure integration of construction projects with manufacturing processes, including material flow, workstation design, and value stream alignment.
• Partner with Design-Build firms, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure technical compliance and constructability.
• Support development of project budgets, capital plans, and cost tracking throughout execution.
• Drive make vs. buy decisions where applicable for construction components and systems.

Standards and Compliance

• Ensure all projects comply with OSHA, NEC, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Partner with EHS to implement safe work practices, including permitting (Hot Work, Safe Work Plans) and on-site safety controls.
• Promote safe design and implementation of equipment, tooling, and facility systems with operator safety as a priority.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, construction codes, and internal engineering specifications.

Project Execution & Construction Management

• Lead field execution activities including subcontractor coordination, material procurement, and on-site construction management.
• Conduct daily site coordination, safety meetings, and progress reviews to ensure schedule adherence.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Monitor and control project metrics including cost variance, schedule variance, and earned value performance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate critical issues impacting budget or timeline.
• Oversee commissioning, punch list completion, and final project closeout documentation.

Cross-functional Work and Leadership

• Act as liaison between AME, operations, sourcing, DT/IT, and construction teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Collaborate with Lean and operations teams to align projects with value stream and continuous improvement goals.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to development of standard work and best practices.