Sr. Project Engineer

About the role

The Senior Project Engineer oversees capital projects while managing and monitoring all aspects of the project, including planning, designing, budgeting, installing, and managing contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Engineering and provide regular updates on project status, opportunities for improvement, budget status, and potential issues affecting cost or schedule.
• Provide project leadership to achieve high levels of safety, cost control, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, and team dynamics.
• Establish project budgets, track job costs, and manage project closeout.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, monitor, and manage assigned engineering projects involving multiple disciplines.
• Serve as project manager for planned and unplanned responsibilities, including scope development, detailed design, budget development, contractor selection, and project execution oversight.
• Develop scope of work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for multiple capital projects simultaneously.
• Predict and manage resources effectively to reach project objectives.
• Conduct cost analysis and estimate expected project costs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Interpret internal customer needs and represent them in the field.
• Develop strong working relationships with co-workers, facility managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Make onsite visits to coordinate with contractors throughout project development and implementation.
• Inform the project team and contractors promptly of any construction schedule changes and ensure requirements are met.
• Utilize approved consulting engineers for stamped drawings and technical details.
• Identify and develop engineering plans for sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management (preferred) or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years of project management experience within the industry or related fields.
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM, and Navisworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all organizational levels, with contractors, and other engineers.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects, plan effectively, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time wisely and balance workload.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Wear required protective equipment in all mandatory areas.

Physical Requirements

• Willingness to travel weekly.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in multiple environments (cold, humid, dry, dusty).