Senior Project Engineer

Bodycote • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

This position is flexible in location and can be based near a domicile plant within the designated region. This position will report to the Sr. VP of Technical Services. Projects will be assigned by the PMO Manager under the authority of the Sr. VP of Technical Services. The Senior Project Engineer will collaborate closely with the PMO Manager via a matrixed organization structure to ensure project management best practices and standards are followed. The Senior Project Engineer will work closely with a cross-functional team, including operations, quality, safety, and other stakeholders, to develop project scope, specifications, timelines, budget, and deliverables. Responsible for managing project risks, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving the project to completion on time and within budget. Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions. Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as this position will be guiding teams through each phase of the project life cycle, from initiation to final handover. He or she will have a proven track record managing and delivering complex projects with budgets of $15M or greater.

Requirements

• Must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident cardholders.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' experience within an industrial environment or 15 years' experience in project management.
• Proven record of managing and delivering multiple projects ranging in level of complexity and budgets of $15M or greater.
• Solid understanding of general industrial equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and blueprints.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Must have or be willing to obtain PMI certification as a CAPM or PMP.
• Self-directed individual, capable of evolving in a multi-project environment by prioritizing their workload.
• Ability to travel by road or air up to 75 percent of the time.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of contract language.
• Demonstrated success implementing or leading world-class processes, such as lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Connect teams together in order to structure project opportunities.
• Developing project plans, schedules, and timelines.
• Creating cost estimates and managing budgets during the project life cycle.
• Ensuring that technical specifications are met and solving technical problems as they arise.
• Track changes associated with scope, specification, schedule, and budget, and execute change requests.
• Maintains risk register, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategy to minimize, redirect, or eliminate project delays and disruptions.
• Ensuring that the project meets quality standards.
• Ensuring that safety standards are met and maintained on-site.
• Coordinating with stakeholders, clients, and teams.
• Ensuring that the project complies with all legal requirements, codes, and guidelines.
• Identifying potential problems and leading the team to develop solutions.
• Preparing project progress reports for the leadership team and stakeholders.
• Supervising the work of contractors and engineers, providing field support during the execution phase, start-up, and commissioning of equipment.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees