Sr. Project Engineer

3 days ago

Littleton, CO, United States Veracity Full time
Job Title: Sr. Project Engineer / Project Manager
Division: Roofing Systems (RS)
Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible work-from-home days (based on travel + project needs)
Travel: Heavy travel required (30%-60%)
Preferred Base Location: Littleton, CO (ideal) OR within driving distance of a Roofing Systems (RS) plant location (required for on-site support)
Work Locations (Plant-Based Coverage) Scottsboro, AL I Jacksonville, FL I Macon, GA I Hillsboro, TX I Milan, OH I Fernley, NV I Littleton, CO (preferred)
This role supports multiple Roofing System plant locations. Candidate should be based near one of the below sites:
Note: The role offers flexibility while traveling, but proximity to an RS plant is required for on-site collaboration and operational needs.
The Senior Project Engineer / Manager is accountable for the technical and commercial execution of large and complex capital investment projects. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and per scope/functionality, while maintaining alignment with key stakeholders across plant leadership and business teams.
Typical project budget scope ranges from $5M to $60M, including unit operations such as:
  • Material handling systems
  • Abatement/environmental systems
  • Utilities
  • HVAC
  • Electrical controls & automation
  • Packaging/production line expansions
  • Dryer rebuilds
The Sr. Project Engineer leads cross-functional teams including plant personnel, engineering disciplines, procurement, contractors, and external engineering firms.
Key Responsibilities (Your Day-to-Day)

Capital Project Execution
  • Lead execution of capital investment projects ($5M-$60M) following CPP process and division standards
  • Manage projects end-to-end: justification → feasibility → engineering → procurement → installation → commissioning → close-out
  • Deliver projects safely with a zero-incident project environment
Feasibility, Engineering & Business Case
  • Develop and present feasibility studies and business cases identifying:
    • ROI / expected benefits
    • technical risks and constraints
    • cost drivers and schedule impacts
  • Drive iteration of options to determine the best technical solution aligned to performance and cost improvements
Planning, Cost, Schedule, and Forecasting
  • Estimate project costs, resource needs, and durations
  • Develop and manage:
    • project schedules (MS Project / Primavera)
    • budgets and forecasts
    • project deliverables and milestone tracking
  • Proactively manage scope, risks, and change control
Vendor, Contractor & External Resource Management
  • Partner with procurement to evaluate vendors for cost/performance fit
  • Develop:
    • bid documentation
    • supplier lists
    • bid evaluations and sourcing recommendations
  • Manage engineering contractors and consultants, including oversight of external engineering deliverables
  • Lead contractor performance with strong safety and quality compliance
Technical Review & Compliance
  • Review Mechanical and/or Electrical Controls engineering design packages
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • technical specifications
    • equipment/work contracts
    • safety and environmental requirements
    • permit requirements
  • Ensure lessons learned are integrated into project designs
Safety, Ergonomics & Environmental Compliance
  • Design safe processes and specify safe equipment
  • Ensure ergonomic standards are integrated into design
  • Identify and eliminate safety and health hazards during project execution
  • Specify environmentally compliant processes and equipment and ensure environmental risks are addressed
Operations Readiness & Training
  • Prepare, review, and deliver training for maintenance and operations teams as required
  • Drive smooth turnover to plant operations with full documentation and readiness
Communication & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain communication to stakeholders regarding status, changes, risks, and milestones
  • Apply lean manufacturing concepts to design and execution
  • Maintain detailed project documentation and archives
  • Maintain continuous lesson-learned logbook; lead post-project analysis and share outcomes with engineering team
  • Coach and mentor project staff and operational team members
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years engineering experience in industrial/manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 5 years Project Engineering / Project Management / Leadership experience
  • Strong project management experience (up to $25M+, with ability to support larger programs)
  • Proven experience managing contractors & subcontractors (including bid process)
  • Experience preparing:
    • estimates
    • schedules
    • project deliverables
  • Strong negotiation skills and change management capability
  • Solid understanding of contract design and legal requirements
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in:
    • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
    • Project scheduling tools (MS Project / Primavera)
Preferred / Nice to Have
  • Exposure to SAP systems
  • Experience working in high-capital project environments across multiple plants
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
  • Manufacturing facility environment: exposure may include cold/heat, noise, heights, moving mechanical parts, dust/mist/gas/fumes
  • Extensive walking/climbing may be required
  • May lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs
Core Skills
  • Capital Project Management (CAPEX)
  • Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Contractor & Vendor Management
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Scheduling
  • Mechanical Systems / Utilities / HVAC
  • Electrical Controls / Automation (preferred exposure)
  • Safety / Ergonomics / Environmental compliance
  • Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement

Skills & Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Project Management Experience
Ability to Travel (30%-60%)

Recruiter Submission Template -
Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion year:
Total experience as Project Engineer/Project Manager (Capital Projects):
Total years of Engineering experience in Manufacturing/Industrial environment:
Total experience managing CAPEX projects ($5M - $60M):
Largest Project Budget Managed ($):
Total experience with feasibility studies / business case development:
Total experience with contractor & subcontractor management (bid process, vendor selection):
Total experience with budget management, forecasting and scheduling:
Total experience with project scheduling tools (MS Project / Primavera):
Do you have experience reviewing Mechanical and/or Electrical Controls engineering?
Experience with manufacturing projects like production lines / packaging lines / dryer rebuild / HVAC systems:
Do you have experience with material handling systems, utilities, abatement systems?
Do you have experience applying Lean Manufacturing concepts to project execution?
Are you comfortable with heavy travel (30% - 60%)?
Are you available to travel 2 weeks out of 4 (as per project needs)?
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
E mail Id:
LinkedIn Id:
Full Address (Street, City, States, Zip Code):
Notice period: (in weeks):
Current work authorization status (US Citizen, Green Card, etc.):
Expected Salary:
Are you ready to relocate to Littleton, CO (or near RS plant locations) if required? (Yes/No):

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