Project Engineer

James Hardie Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: competitive salary and 4

Bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off: vacation and holidays

Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match

Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

Work-Life Balance: parental leave,well

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Chicago seeks a Project Engineer to drive the Global Standards Governance Process and manage development of technical standards across the plant network.

You will lead large capital project reviews and cross-functional initiatives, focusing on risk management and timely delivery. You will partner with Global Engineering, Procurement, R&D and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment, deliverables, and the successful rollout of critical standards programs

Qualifications

• BS degree required in Engineering, Statistics or Finance.
• 3 years minimum engineering-related experience.
• Travel up to 30% required.
• Location: Chicago preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern standards with global teams.
• Coordinate standards committee activities and governance tracking.
• Oversee workflow with external Technical Writer aligned to the standards roadmap.
• Provide regular progress updates to leadership across the organization.
• Support rollout of Autodesk Vault at sites and ensure successful integration.
• Manage engineering and plant integrations for high-visibility projects with cross-functional leaders.
• Identify and communicate risk to cost, schedule, and scope with mitigation plans.
• Collect and report project metrics using KPIs and analysis.
• Monitor projects to meet stated objectives and metrics commitments.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Standards governance

Risk management

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Statistics or Finance

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Job description

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com .

The Project Engineer will be a key member of the Global Engineering & Construction team, responsible to enable delivery of the company’s Standards Program, and delivery of strategic initiatives. This highly visible and cross-functional role will partner with Global Engineering teams, Procurement, R&D, Finance, and various technical teams across the global plant network to meet the team & operational goals.

As a member of the Global Engineering & Construction Team, reporting to the Sr. Director of Global Engineering Programs & NPI. The Project Engineer is responsible to lead the Global Standards Governance Process, project manage the development of all technical standards, lead the large capital project reviews, and manage special projects with a focus on project risk management. The successful candidate will have a high proficiency for project management, delivering results and working cross functionally. Successful candidates will offer sound business judgement, skillful application of work processes, and a collaborative working style among a high caliber team

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with global cross-functional technical teams to develop standards
• Coordinate standards committee activities and manages governance process, including detailed tracking of the standards development process
• Manage workflow of external Technical Writer, which aligns directly to the roadmap for developing standards
• Provide regular updates and visibility on Standards Program progress to all levels of the organization, as needed
• Support the network rollout of Autodesk Vault by ensuring successful integration at each site
• Manages engineering & plant integrations for highly visible special projects, working with cross-functional leadership teams.
• Identifies and communicates risk to cost, schedule, scope and develops mitigation plans from FEL2 to Hypercare stage.
• Responsible for collecting and reporting performance metrics on all projects assigned, through designated Key Performance Indices and analysis
• Monitor and control projects to meet the stated objectives and metrics commitments for the business

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications:

• BS degree required in Engineering, Statistics or Finance
• 3 years min. experience of increasing engineering related responsibilities
• Working knowledge of Fiber Cement operations and processes
• Travel up to 30%
• Location: Chicago preferred

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $106,400 to $135,300. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law. James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.