Project Engineer 4

Premier Staffing Solution•Warren, MI

About The Position

The Project Engineer plans, directs, or coordinates activities across engineering-based projects. The role is responsible for project design, scope management, cost control, quality, and performance reporting. The Project Engineer coordinates technical activities and manages project budgets, plans, timelines, scope, and resources. The position also works closely with functional project teams to define business requirements and develops product rollout plans and procedures.

Requirements

Proven project management experience.
People management and team-building skills.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and managing competing priorities.
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn business processes quickly and work well with business partners at different organizational levels.
Ability to assess risk and apply management principles to engineering and business functions.
Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
Basic knowledge of computer software such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
8–10 years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate projects by making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Develop and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope, and track their progress.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
May recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess project feasibility.
Manage project resources, including procuring project staff and developing, motivating, coaching, and advising them.
Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements.
Develop product rollout plans and procedures.
Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses.
Ensure appropriate project management processes are being utilized.