Sr. Project Engineer - Facilities

About the role

Lead facilities and infrastructure projects typically exceeding $100K, including upgrades, installations, and lifecycle improvements to central utilities, building systems, and site infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOW) in alignment with facilities engineering standards, operational requirements, and project charters.
• Cook up procurement of equipment, materials, and contractor services in partnership with Purchasing and approved vendors.
• Manage the planning, execution, installation, and commissioning of facilities systems, including central utilities, building infrastructure, and supporting site services.
• Facilitate communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers regarding project schedules, milestones, risks, and operational impacts.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including schedule delays, operational conflicts, and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Support continuous improvement of facilities operations and maintenance processes, applying lean principles and best practices to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Investigate and troubleshoot infrastructure and facilities system issues, including utilities, building services, and site infrastructure, working with maintenance teams and subject matter experts.
• Develop cost-effective engineering solutions for facilities upgrades, repairs, and infrastructure improvements while maintaining operational continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Facilities Maintenance, EHS, Operations, IT, and external contractors) to ensure projects meet operational, safety, and budget requirements.
• Analyze technical and operational challenges related to facilities systems and develop structured project plans to address infrastructure needs.
• Cook up project activities with designers, engineers, contractors, and service providers to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with site standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering and 5 years of experience in engineering and project management, or 9 years of experience in engineering and project management.
• Excellent knowledge of industrial and commercial construction practices, skilled-trade disciplines, and building maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural building systems.
• Excellent knowledge of facilities infrastructure and central utility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, water systems, fire protection systems, and building automation or control systems.
• Excellent knowledge of facilities engineering principles, including lifecycle management of building systems, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and reliability improvement for critical site infrastructure.
• Excellent project management capability and strong understanding of project management methodologies, including project planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, schedule management, and execution of infrastructure or facilities improvement projects.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-through skills, with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining focus on operational priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders, maintenance teams, contractors, consultants, and external service providers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when addressing complex or unusual facilities infrastructure issues and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable building codes, zoning restrictions, construction practices, contract provisions, licensing requirements, and insurance requirements associated with industrial and commercial construction and facility upgrades.
• Excellent understanding of contractor management, construction documentation, and vendor coordination, including development and oversight of Statements of Work (SOW), contractor supervision, and project completion processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Good presentation skills.
• Able to travel, both foreign and domestic.
• Proficient with PC, MS Office Suite, and MS Project.
• German language skills.
• Project management professional (PMP) certification.