Lead Project Architect

Sterling St James LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Newport News, VA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead a small team on medium to large projects, driving success and ensuring precise execution.

The role requires independent decision making and collaboration with senior leaders, travel up to 50%, and oversight of budgets, schedules, and compliance with codes.

Salary is $100-130K plus bonus; ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule.
• Review submissions for accuracy and compliance; maintain documentation and vendor contacts.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.
• Prepare proposals, evaluate bids, and monitor installations against specs and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Teamwork

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: Newport News, VA

Salary: $100-130K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Senior Project Engineer:

The Senior Project Engineer will lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects or take charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative; you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success. While you’re fully capable of working independently and making impactful decisions, you’ll also collaborate with senior leaders when facing complex challenges, ensuring every project is executed with precision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Project Engineer:

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
• Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Review consultant work and suggest changes as needed and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts.
• Conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
• Submit regular status reports to management, assist with contract administration and prepares project documents and monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Education & Experience Requirements of Senior Project Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.