Project Engineer III-ENG

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer/Manager for EPC Portfolio Performance & Analytics to lead portfolio reporting, KPI development, and data governance across engineering, procurement, and construction. You will drive dashboards, executive reports, and data quality initiatives, collaborating with Project Directors, PMs, and IT teams.

Responsibilities include establishing standardized KPIs, leading portfolio reviews, and enabling digital transformation through automation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Analytics, Project Management, or related field.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Power BI certifications preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, project management, project controls, project performance, or related functions.
• Experience supporting large EPC projects and developing executive-level performance reporting.
• Strong background in data analytics, KPI development, and business intelligence solutions.
• Preferred experience with AI or digital reporting solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, data visualization, KPI management, portfolio performance reporting, forecasting, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance portfolio performance dashboards and executive reporting tools.
• Establish and manage standardized project KPIs and reporting methodologies.
• Analyze trends related to cost, schedule, staffing, productivity, risk, change management, quality, and project execution.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio reviews and prepare executive-level performance presentations.
• Maintain key project personnel, project details, and pricing information across the Power EPC portfolio.
• Establish and enforce project data governance standards, reporting procedures, and data quality requirements.
• Develop automated dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, and related BI platforms.
• Serve as the organization's SME for project performance metrics and reporting.

Skills

Data analytics

KPI development

Data governance

Business intelligence

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Analytics/PM

MBA or Master's degree

PMP/Lean Six Sigma/Power BI certifications

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power Query

SharePoint/Aconex

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SQL

Power Automate

Job description

Senior Project Engineer/Manager, EPC Portfolio Performance & Analytics

The Senior Project Engineer/Manager, EPC Portfolio Performance & Analytics supports the Power EPC organization by developing and managing portfolio-level performance reporting, KPI frameworks, data governance standards, and business analytics. This role serves as the central point of accountability for project data quality, portfolio dashboards, executive reporting, and performance insights across engineering, procurement, and construction projects.

Working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Controls, Proposal Managers, and IT teams, the position provides accurate, actionable information to support decision-making, improve project delivery performance, and drive continuous improvement. The role also supports digital transformation initiatives through automation, business intelligence tools, and emerging AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Performance & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and enhance portfolio performance dashboards and executive reporting tools.
• Establish and manage standardized project KPIs and reporting methodologies.
• Analyze trends related to cost, schedule, staffing, productivity, risk, change management, quality, and project execution.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio reviews and prepare executive-level performance presentations.
• Maintain key project personnel, project details, and pricing information across the Power EPC portfolio.

Data Governance & Business Analytics

• Establish and enforce project data governance standards, reporting procedures, and data quality requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of project performance data.
• Conduct audits and collaborate with project teams to resolve reporting discrepancies.
• Develop automated dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, and related business intelligence platforms.
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for project performance metrics and reporting.

Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve project execution and business performance through data analysis and benchmarking.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives and lessons learned programs.
• Leverage automation, AI-enabled tools, and advanced analytics to improve reporting efficiency and decision quality.
• Promote digital transformation initiatives across the Power EPC organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Analytics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Preferred: MBA or Master's degree.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Power BI.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, project management, project controls, project performance, or related functions.
• Experience supporting large EPC projects and developing executive-level performance reporting.
• Strong background in data analytics, KPI development, and business intelligence solutions.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives.
• Preferred experience in power generation, utility, portfolio management, and implementation of AI or digital reporting solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, data visualization, KPI management, portfolio performance reporting, forecasting, and data governance.
• Preferred: SQL, Power Automate, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SharePoint/Aconex, and ERP project management systems.

Authority

This position establishes project reporting standards, KPI methodologies, and data governance requirements; audits project information; drives correction of reporting deficiencies; and escalates recurring data quality issues to leadership as necessary.

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