Project Engineer
About The Position
The Project Engineer is a key member of James Hardie’s Global Engineering & Construction team, enabling delivery of the company’s Standards Program and strategic initiatives. The role partners with Global Engineering, Procurement, R&D, Finance, and technical teams across the global plant network to meet team and operational goals. It reports to the Senior Director of Global Engineering Programs & NPI. The position leads the Global Standards Governance Process, project-manages development of technical standards, leads large capital project reviews, and manages special projects with a focus on project risk management. Success calls for strong project-management and delivery skills, sound business judgment, effective use of work processes, and a collaborative approach across functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Statistics, or Finance.
- At least 3 years of experience with increasing engineering-related responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of Fiber Cement operations and processes.
- Project management experience.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Nice To Haves
- Chicago location preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with global cross-functional technical teams to develop standards.
- Coordinate standards committee activities and manage the governance process, including detailed tracking of standards development.
- Manage the workflow of an external Technical Writer in alignment with the standards-development roadmap.
- Provide regular updates and visibility on Standards Program progress to all organizational levels as needed.
- Support the network rollout of Autodesk Vault by ensuring successful integration at each site.
- Manage engineering and plant integrations for highly visible special projects, working with cross-functional leadership teams.
- Identify and communicate risks to cost, schedule, and scope, and develop mitigation plans from FEL2 through the Hypercare stage.
- Collect and report performance metrics for assigned projects using designated Key Performance Indices and analysis.
- Monitor and control projects to meet stated business objectives and metrics commitments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.
- Day-one medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Vacation and company holidays.
- 401(k) with 6% match.
- Employee Stock Purchase plan.
- Parental leave.
- Wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
