Lead Project Engineer: CAPEX & Plant Modernization

The Judge Group, INC.; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Project Engineer in Wisconsin to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning within a manufacturing facility.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule, contractor activities, equipment installation, and startup efforts while providing technical leadership for operational improvements and plant modernization initiatives. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years of Project Engineering experience, with

Qualifications

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning within a manufacturing facility.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, contractor activities, equipment installation, and startup efforts.
• Provide technical leadership to support operational improvements, capacity expansion, and plant modernization initiatives.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, and business case justifications for CAPEX investments.
• Coordinate engineering design, vendor selection, contractor bidding, and project planning activities.
• Ensure projects meet operational, safety, quality, and financial objectives.
• Manage project execution, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and risks while providing regular status updates to leadership.
• Oversee contractor performance and drive projects to successful completion on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

CAPEX projects

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Project Engineer in Wisconsin to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning within a manufacturing facility.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule, contractor activities, equipment installation, and startup efforts while providing technical leadership for operational improvements and plant modernization initiatives. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years of Project Engineering experience, with