Division Project Engineering Manager

Johns Manville; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) company match

Paid vacation

Sick and parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Division Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering efforts across the Insulation System unit, plants and technical teams. You will oversee multi-year asset planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting to meet business and financial goals.

You will mentor engineers, drive process improvements, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and collaborate with operations, finance and product development to optimize performance and return on assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or relevant technical field with 10 years of experience in various engineering roles.
• 5 years capital project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage capital projects of $5M+ through entire lifecycle.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and program-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and oversight to the division's engineering resources.
• Lead division capital program planning, multi-year asset planning and annual operating plan.
• Represent the division and participate in Engineering Council; coordinate with VP Capital Projects.
• Provide leadership for key divisional projects including scope, budgeting, scheduling, engineering, forecasting and reporting.
• Help increase production capacity, improve product quality, reduce costs and implement new technologies.
• Mentor and hire divisional project engineers; lead process and plant engineers.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and environmental compliance in project execution.
• Provide technical resources to troubleshoot plant operations and address equipment failures.
• Drive continuous improvement and asset reliability through leadership, governance and documentation.
• Ensure safe processes and adherence to permit requirements and environmental regulations.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Capital projects management

Interpersonal communication

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who We AreJohns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.Pay Range$147,400.00-$202,600.00 AnnualThis is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.The purpose of the Division Project Engineering Manager’s role is to work closely with business leadership, operations, engineering, finance, marketing and product development, sales, and research & development to assure all engineering efforts and projects meet business and financial objectives through effective planning, engineering, coordination, and service. The Division Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for providing all facets of engineering leadership and oversight to the Insulation System business unit, manufacturing plants, engineering group, and technical resources.Responsibilities:Provide engineering leadership and oversight to the business unit, manufacturing plants, engineering group, and technical resourcesProvide division capital program leadership, including multi-year asset planning and annual operating plan planning and executionRepresent the division and participate actively in the Engineering Council. Coordinate closely with VP Capital Projects and EngineeringProvide leadership and resourcing to all aspects of key divisional projects including justification, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, engineering, forecasting, execution, and reporting to meet the project objectives and deliver the expected benefits to the divisionAssist the Director of Operations and divisional plant managers to increase production capacity, improve product quality, reduce costs and/or improve operations and HSE results through the implementation of new technologies, initiatives, projects, process improvements, and implementation of “best operating and engineering practices”Lead, mentor, train, and hire divisional project engineers and provide leadership to division process engineers and plant engineersEnsure that a strong safety culture is maintained with strong safety procedures implemented, refined, and updated, driving a zero-incident environmentProvide technical resources to troubleshoot/optimize plant operations (quality, reliability, metrics, etc.)Provide technical resources for resolution of unplanned efficiency or product quality degradations and equipment failuresProvide technology operations training and updated operating guidelines, SOPs, and Manufacturing SpecificationsEnsure the design of safe processes and specification of safe equipment, ensuring that ergonomics is considered in all areas of design, and that potential safety and health hazards are identified and eliminated during project executionEnsure the design of environmentally compliant processes and specification of environmentally compliant equipment, ensuring that all permit requirements are considered and addressed in the design, and that potential environmental issues are identified and addressed during project executionDrive a sense of urgency, continuous improvement, and benchmarking through all aspects of engineering including, project management, cost and schedule performance, asset performance, technical and operating details, constructability and maintainability, and documentation and training of all to deliver and improve upon asset reliability and return on net assetsProvide engineering oversight of implementation of JM standards, procedures, policies, internal and external benchmarking, and best practicesManage the business engineering department staffing, resource plan, and budget to meet safety, productivity, and financial goalsBe familiar with new processes, process and manufacturing equipment, process control equipment, and industry trends and best practices related to JM manufacturing processes and assist with identification and execution of new technologies across the divisionAdvise and influence IS's technology and product management groups on modifications to systems, procedures, and processes which will improve products, productivity, process control, and quality characteristicsMay be required to perform other related duties as assignedRequirements: (education, skills and abilities)Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or relevant technical field with 10 years of experience in various engineering roles such as project, process, or plant engineering in industrial or manufacturing industry with progressing levels of responsibility and 5 years capital project management experienceDemonstrated success managing capital projects of $5M+ with varying complexity and size through the entire project lifecycleProven project management and leadership skillsExperience with all facets of day-to-day plant operations 24x365 (shift work, finance, maintenance, HSE, hiring, firing)Demonstrated high level of passion for continuous improvement in all aspects of engineering and project managementDemonstrated ability to mentor, coach, train, and develop others and provide program managementExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to influence and present data, technical information, and financial information at all levels within the organizationExcellent problem-solving skills, negotiating skills, and process troubleshooting skillsDemonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks proactively and with limited oversight with multiple concurrent projects and prioritiesStrong leadership, passion, and excitement to add value to the organizationDemonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problemsDemonstrated engineering and technical capabilitiesSolid understanding of corporate reportingSolid understanding of engineering economics and project justificationSolid understanding of technology used in manufacturing facilitiesSolid knowledge of OSHA regulations relating to manufacturing and construction processesSolid knowledge of construction-related environmental regulations as applicable to typical JM construction projectsKnowledge of contracts and contract management demonstrated (specifications and guarantees equipment focus)Familiarity with applicable government regulations pertaining to environmental and operating permits and safety standardsKnowledge of financeProficient in Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookHeavy travel required up to 50% out of the yearAbility to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externallyWork environment is typical of an office setting#LI-MA1 #LI-ONSITE #P #DPlease Keep in MindIf you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.BenefitsJohns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.Diversity & InclusionJohns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.