Project Engineer III

GAF Materials Corp.; Ennis, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF Materials Corp. in Ennis, TX seeks a(Project Engineer III) to lead capital projects across the lifecycle, from design to startup, ensuring safety, efficiency, and budget adherence.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing and strong multi-disciplinary coordination with internal teams and external contractors. Ideal candidates will drive continuous improvement, develop design scopes, and justify capital expenditures while supporting production and maintenance teams to optimize plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or related fields assumed.
• Strong project management and multi-disciplinary coordination skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects across the lifecycle, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Define, design, and manage project installations with detailed design scopes and cost Justifications.
• Provide technical leadership for design, commissioning, and startup activities for project and plant engineering initiatives.
• Coordinate with maintenance and external contractors during project execution and support new product/systems development.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Autodesk)

Job description

## Project Engineer IIIApply: Ennis, TX: Full time: Posted Today: 26342# At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. **Job Summary** We are looking for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the incumbent will conduct analyses and investigations pertaining to construction of new facilities and enhancements for existing facilities to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as cost, maintainability, facility of production and availability of materials and equipment with emphasis on safety and optimum performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments. **Essential Duties*** Lead and execute capital projects (modifications, improvements, new equipment) across the entire lifecycle, ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, and budget requirements.* Define, design, and manage project installations, including preparing detailed design scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.* Drive continuous improvement by providing technical analysis of current best technologies, recommending process/equipment modifications, and resolving routine operational issues.* Serve as the primary technical resource for design, detailed engineering, coordination, commissioning, and startup activities for both project and plant engineering initiatives.* Manage internal maintenance and external contractors during project execution and support new product/systems development.* Provide consistent plant engineering support to Production and Maintenance, leading troubleshooting efforts and serving as the primary resource for complex problem resolution.* Develop, implement, and maintain thorough engineering standards for project execution, equipment, design, safety, and cost control.* Actively promote and enforce safety initiatives, policies, and best practices related to equipment operation and maintenance. **Qualifications Required*** Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required* 5+ years experience, preferably in manufacturing or roofing/building products.* Must be able to work as a multi-disciplinary project manager, supervise as a lead engineer, and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process management.* The ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing all project aspects within budget, scope, and downtime constraints.* Thorough knowledge of computer software and G Suite is essential. **General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Knowledge of OSHA, general industry, and environmental compliance.* Proficient in written, verbal, and listening communication skills.* Advanced analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail; able to plan, execute, and control multiple concurrent tasks.* Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills, including hands-on experience with contractors and/or internal maintenance.* Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects.* Preferred engineering experience with integrated design environments (e.g., OEMs or consultant engineering). **Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Demonstrated ability in capital project planning, development, and execution, including conceptual/detailed design, construction/installation coordination, training, turnover, commissioning support, and sustained ownership.* Application knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures; preferred engineering experience in transferable manufacturing, OEM, or engineering design environments with continuous production equipment/process systems.* Advanced ability to read/interpret specifications and drawings.* Proficiency using root cause analysis and structured methods (e.g., Kepner-Trego) for troubleshooting.* Ability to translate technical data for operations and maintenance personnel.* Exposure to process hazard analysis and process safety management methodologies.* Advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering fundamentals. **Qualifications Preferred*** Design drafting experience with CAD, preferably Autodesk products. **Physical Demands*** Stationary Position - Frequently* Move/Traverse - Frequently* Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally* Transport/Lifting - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs.)* Transport/Carrying - Frequently* Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently* Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently* Ascend/Descend - Frequently* Balancing - Occasionally* Position Self/Stooping - Frequently* Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently* Position Self/Crouching - Frequently* Position Self/Crawling - Frequently* Reaching - Constantly* Handling - Constantly* Grasping - Frequently* Feeling - Rarely* Communicate/Talking - Occasionally* Communicate/Hearing - Frequently* Repetitive Motions - Frequently* Coordination - Frequently **Working Conditions*** Extreme cold - Frequently* Extreme heat - Frequently* Humid - Frequently* Wet - Frequently* Noise - Frequently* Hazards - Frequently* Temperature Change - Frequently* Vibration - Frequently **Travel Requirements:** Willingness to travel up to 10% for corporate project initiatives is required.Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Salary Range: $92,000-$126,500