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 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 benefitstechnical risks and constraintscost 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 forecastsproject 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 documentationsupplier listsbid 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 specificationsequipment/work contractssafety and environmental requirementspermit 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:estimatesschedulesproject 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
- 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):
