Project Execution Engineer

Alfa Laval; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 60,000,000 - 100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Bogota, Colombia seeks a Project Execution Engineer to lead capital equipment projects from handover to final delivery. You will manage scope, time and cost while coordinating between customers, Sales, Operations, Field Service and factories.

This role requires an engineering degree and experience in project execution within industrial settings, with installation, commissioning and lifecycle support. English proficiency and claims awareness are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electromechanical, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in project execution or project management within industrial environments.
• Experience supporting installation, commissioning or start-up of industrial equipment.
• Understanding of industrial assembly and field service activities.
• Experience interacting with customers on technically or commercially complex topics.
• Specialization or PMP certification is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ensuring compliance with scope, schedule and cost.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and other related field services.
• Act as the communication bridge between customers, Sales, Operations, Field Service Engineers and Alfa Laval factories.
• Follow up on technical and logistical aspects throughout project execution.
• Support customers during the initial stages of the equipment lifecycle.
• Manage customer claims according to contractual conditions and Alfa Laval processes.
• Review customer requirements, project specifications and performance standards.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and project progress.
• Ensure an effective handover and final delivery of the solution to the customer.
• Participate in project close-out discussions, managing pending items and contractual commitments with strong communication.

Skills

Electromechanical Eng

Electrical Eng

Mechanical Eng

Chemical Eng

Electronics Eng

Project management

Customer interaction

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world‑leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140‑year-old start‑up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

We are looking for a Project Execution Engineer to join our team in Bogota, Colombia.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the execution of capital equipment projects, ensuring successful delivery in terms of scope, time and cost. You will act as an important connection between customers, Sales, Operations, Field Service and our factories, supporting projects from the handover after the sale through installation, commissioning and final delivery to the customer.

You will also support customers during the initial stages of the equipment lifecycle, coordinate technical and logistical requirements and manage claims according to contractual conditions and Alfa Laval processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage projects ensuring compliance with agreed scope, schedule and cost.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and other related field services.
• Act as the communication bridge between customers, Sales, Operations, Field Service Engineers and Alfa Laval factories.
• Follow up on technical and logistical aspects throughout project execution.
• Support customers during the initial stages of the equipment lifecycle.
• Manage customer claims according to contractual conditions and Alfa Laval processes.
• Support troubleshooting and coordinate technical questions arising during project execution.
• Review customer requirements, project specifications and performance standards.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and project progress.
• Ensure an effective handover and final delivery of the solution to the customer.
• Participate in project close‑out discussions, managing pending items and contractual commitments with strong communication and negotiation skills.

What you know

• A degree in Electromechanical, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Electronics Engineering. Alignment Meeting - Project execution.doc
• Previous experience in project execution or project management within industrial environments.
• Experience supporting the installation, commissioning or start‑up of industrial equipment.
• Understanding of industrial assembly and field service activities.
• Experience interacting directly with customers and managing technically or commercially complex conversations.
• Experience working across different industrial sectors such as Food, Energy, Water, Marine or similar industries is desirable.
• Knowledge of warranty or claims processes is considered a plus.
• A specialization, Master’s degree in Project Management or PMP certification is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced English.

What’s in it for you?

This role gives you the opportunity to work in a global industrial company, gaining broad exposure to different technologies, customers and functions.

You will have the possibility to:

• Build relationships across Sales, Operations, Service and other areas of the organization.
• Develop increasing autonomy in project execution.
• Contribute with ideas to continuously improve and optimize our project execution processes.