Project Engineer

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead capital projects from conception through commissioning in a manufacturing/industrial setting. You will oversee scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources while coordinating with clients and internal teams to drive on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, construction management know-how, and travel of up to 75%. Visa sponsorship is not available. Join our team to help shape complex projects across varied industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 7+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related field.
• Associate's Degree with 10+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 30-75% depending on project schedules and milestones.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Manage small, minor and major capital projects from end to end.
• Coordinate with client and internal and external organizational groups to ensure project alignment.
• Develop pre-project approval documents, project charters, project management plans, estimates and milestone schedules.
• Ensure design progress and deliverables meet established requirements.
• Direct and execute installation, construction and commissioning of projects.
• Provide construction management and plant startup assistance.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Charter Development

Cost Estimation

Milestone Scheduling

Bid Package Development

Scope Management

Resource Management

Field Execution

Plant Startup Assistance

Job description

Project Management Responsibilities

• Manage small, minor and major capital projects from end to end
• Manage key components of major capital projects, including concept, scope, cost, resources and funding
• Maintain visibility to the design process and ensure adherence to project components and deliverables
• Manage overall project execution, including construction and commissioning
• Coordinate with the client and internal and external organizational groups
• Assist in developing pre-project approval documents, project charters, project management plans, estimates and milestone schedules
• Ensure design progress and deliverables meet established requirements
• Coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution
• Direct and execute installation, construction and commissioning of assigned projects
• Manage project milestones and scope and secure approvals for project changes
• Provide construction management and plant startup assistance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and 7+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related field OR Associate's Degree and 10+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related field
• Must be willing to travel up to 30-75% depending on project schedules and milestones
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing capital projects from conception to execution, ensuring adherence to design requirements and project milestones. Proficient in project management documentation, construction management, and client coordination within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Capital Project Execution
• Project Documentation Development
• Client Coordination

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Project Charter Development
• Cost Estimation
• Milestone Scheduling
• Bid Package Development
• Scope Management
• Resource Management
• Field Execution
• Plant Startup Assistance

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Coordination
• Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Industrial
• Military
• Capital Projects
• Design Process
• Commissioning
• Project Approval
• Project Execution
• Travel Flexibility
• Project Scope