Construction Project Engineer, Aerospace

PPG Industries; Mojave (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PPG’s Aerospace Business in Mojave, CA seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead aerospace manufacturing construction projects. Hybrid work involves on-site four days per week and one day remote.

You will manage vendors, plan schedules, control budgets, and coordinate installation of equipment. Reporting to the Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials, you will drive multi-site projects, review submittals, and maintain SOPs, while ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Construction, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 5+ years’ experience in Project Management within chemical, aerospace, industrial commercial construction.
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple manufacturing sites within the US and potentially overseas, up to 25%.
• In-depth understanding of budgeting, estimating and project control methodologies.
• Familiarity with design / build process, commercial / industrial construction standards and or Front End Engineering process (FEL 0-3 stages).
• Proficient in project management software.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage industrial construction projects from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company goals.
• Oversee project budgeting, estimating, and purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for project management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage complex multiple facet projects along with managing multiple million-dollar projects.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Handle change orders and document control, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Prepare and review submittals, shop drawings, and project closeout documentation.
• Must be able to communication to various levels of management.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

PPG’s Aerospace Business is looking for an experienced Project Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing Construction Projects to join our team in Mojave, CA! In this role you will be responsible for project management for projects valued from thousands to millions of dollars. You will directly manage vendors and contractors, plan and execute the totality of the project, direct workflow reviews as needed, and coordinate construction and equipment installation.

This is a hybrid position that involves working onsite in Mojave, CA 4 days per week, 1 day WFH when not traveling. You will report to the Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage industrial construction projects from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company goals.
• Oversee project budgeting, estimating, and purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for project management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage complex multiple facet projects along with managing multiple million-dollar projects.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Handle change orders and document control, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Prepare and review submittals, shop drawings, and project closeout documentation.
• Must be able to communication to various levels of management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Construction, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 5+ years’ experience in Project Management within chemical, aerospace, industrial commercial construction.
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple manufacturing sites within the US and potentially overseas, up to 25%.
• In-depth understanding of budgeting, estimating and project control methodologies.
• Familiarity with design / build process, commercial / industrial construction standards and or Front End Engineering process (FEL 0-3 stages).
• Proficient in project management software.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $165,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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How we work:

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

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