Senior Project Engineer - Roofing Systems

About the role

The Senior Project Engineer is accountable for all technical and commercial aspects of large and complex investment projects. Execution will be completed safely, timely, on budget and per the agreed scope and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and commercial aspects of large, complex capital projects
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, deliverables, execution, and reporting
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed scope and functionality
• Oversee multiple projects concurrently and drive them to successful completion
• Develop project scopes, specifications, schedules, and investment-grade cost estimates for multi-discipline projects
• Perform mechanical and/or electrical detail engineering
• Ensure all designs meet requirements for safety, quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness
• Design safe processes and equipment with a strong focus on ergonomics and hazard elimination
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to all aspects of design
• Develop technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate supplier proposals, and recommend vendor selection
• Manage suppliers, contractors, and external engineering firms both on-site and remotely
• Partner with Project Engineering leadership to evaluate and select engineering service providers
• Collaborate with plant managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams
• Lead a project team including plant personnel, discipline engineers, procurement, and external partners
• Provide regular updates to the project steering team, including options, risks, and recommendations
• Maintain clear communication regarding project status, issues, and changes
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, contracts, and company standards
• Enforce all safety and environmental policies, driving a zero-incident culture
• Develop acceptance criteria and ensure successful project validation and signoff
• Prepare, maintain, and archive all project documentation
• Identify and implement automation and product packaging improvements
• Support process, maintenance, and production teams in resolving equipment and process issues
• Deliver training to maintenance and operations teams on new systems and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong project management skills with projects up to $20M
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated high level of drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities
• Works with limited guidance, effectively self-directed, both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Supervises/Leads individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction
• Provides feedback for performance evaluations
• Experience managing contractors and sub-contractors, including bid process
• Experience preparing estimates, schedules and project deliverables
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage change
• Solid knowledge in contract design and legal requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient in project scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera)
• Exposure to SAP systems a plus
• Heavy travel required (50%-75%)

Qualifications

• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility: May be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds

Skills

• Project management
• Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Contract management
• Supplier management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Project controls
• Compliance
• Lean manufacturing
• Automation and process improvement
• Training delivery

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness program, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Soft and hard skills training
• Drug-free workplace policy

Pay

Pay Range: $121,000.00-$166,400.00 Annual

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Soft and hard skills training
• Drug-free workplace policy

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform essential job functions

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.