Industrial Construction Project Engineer – Renovation

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Project Engineer – Construction & Renovation to lead capital projects across manufacturing environments, focusing on MEP and multi-trade construction, from concept through commissioning.

You will coordinate with AME, plant operations, and design-build partners to ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals, while integrating with manufacturing processes and value streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, manufacturing engineering, or capital project execution.
• Experience managing multi-trade construction or MEP projects in industrial environments.
• Proven experience with capital equipment or construction project lifecycle including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and construction disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, and deliver projects successfully.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital construction and renovation projects including facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage full project lifecycle including scope development, design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handoff to operations.
• Coordinate specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, and qualification of construction systems and equipment.
• Ensure integration of construction projects with manufacturing processes, including material flow, workstation design, and value stream alignment.
• Partner with Design-Build firms, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure technical compliance and constructability.
• Support development of project budgets, capital plans, and cost tracking throughout execution.
• Drive make vs. buy decisions where applicable for construction components and systems.
• Lead field execution activities including subcontractor coordination, material procurement, and on-site construction management.
• Conduct daily site coordination, safety meetings, and progress reviews to ensure schedule adherence.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Monitor and control project metrics including cost variance, schedule variance, and earned value performance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate critical issues impacting budget or timeline.
• Oversee commissioning, punch list completion, and final project closeout documentation.
• Act as liaison between AME, operations, sourcing, DT/IT, and construction teams to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Project Engineer – Construction & Renovation to lead capital projects across manufacturing environments, focusing on MEP and multi-trade construction, from concept through commissioning.

You will coordinate with AME, plant operations, and design-build partners to ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals, while integrating with manufacturing processes and value streams.