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) This role supports multiple Roofing System plant locations. Candidate should be based near one of the below sites: Scottsboro, AL I Jacksonville, FL I Macon, GA I Hillsboro, TX I Milan, OH I Fernley, NV I Littleton, CO (preferred) 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 UtilitiesHVACElectrical 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 / HVACElectrical Controls / Automation (preferred exposure)
- Safety / Ergonomics / Environmental compliance
- Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
