Project Engineer IV

GAF; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

GAF seeks a Project Engineer IV to serve as the technical authority for the plant's capital portfolio, driving large-scale projects, risk management, and adherence to the Project Execution Process.

You will mentor engineers, lead cross-functional teams through complex scopes, develop business cases, and ensure defined scope, schedule, and budget before execution. Travel 10–15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for the plant's capital portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop and present comprehensive business cases for large-scale capital projects.
• Ensure defined scope, schedule, and budget before moving to execution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership without authority

Data analysis

Communication skills

Mentoring

Risk identification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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 be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. 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

The Project Engineer IV is a recognized technical authority who handles the most critical, large‑scale capital projects and is a subject‑matter expert for the project execution process and engineering standards. Operating at an advanced‑to‑expert level across technical and cognitive skills, this role drives strategic thinking, high‑level risk management, and successful execution. This role is also recognized as an expert in financial governance and the capital funding (AFCE) process.

Essential Duties

• Serve as the primary technical authority for the plant's capital portfolio.
• Approve major design deviations and provide high‑level solutions for execution roadblocks ensuring all engineering solutions meet or exceed standards.
• Mentor other engineers on sound engineering principles and designs.
• Lead critical decision‑making processes, utilizing expert‑level data analysis, reasoning, and risk identification.
• Serve as the recognized SME of standards, ensuring projects do not advance to the next phase without a fully defined scope, budget, and adherence to the Project Execution Process and engineering standards.
• Develop and present comprehensive business cases for large‑scale capital projects.
• Ensure projects do not move to the execution phase without a fully defined, locked‑in scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive high‑level continuous improvement and adaptability strategies across the engineering department to prevent capital project delays or budget overruns.
• Lead cross‑functional teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, managing complex scopes that include major site expansions and critical technology upgrades.
• Leverage advanced communication skills to influence without authority, managing complex stakeholder relationships up to the executive level.
• Assist management in monitoring the workload of the project engineering team and identify when external engineering firms are required to supplement internal execution capabilities.
• Assist in elevating the capabilities of the broader project engineering network through practical guidance, knowledge sharing, and translating lessons learned into best practices.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to influence and lead others over whom you have no direct authority.
• Willingness to drive change in the interest of continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under limited supervision, make independent judgement and decisions as necessary.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Large capital project management capability.
• Advanced knowledge of financial governance, the capital funding (AFCE) process, and large‑scale portfolio management.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate engineering standards, acting as a recognized SME for the project execution process.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and present comprehensive business cases for multi‑million‑dollar capital investments.
• Ability to evaluate, approve, and oversee major design deviations and provide high‑level engineering solutions for execution roadblocks.
• Skill in expert‑level root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical reasoning.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and revise complex technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Expertise in standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications Preferred

• 10+ years of experience within manufacturing or roofing/building products.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Advanced proficiency in engineering and project management tools.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and revise technical documents and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, prioritize, and execute plans to deliver results on multiple projects.
• Large‑scale capital project management skills.

Physical Demands

• Stationary position - occasionally move/traverse.
• Occasionally lift or carry.
• Occasional exerting force / pushing or pulling.
• Occasional reaching, handling, or grasping.
• Constant communication and hearing.
• Repetitive motions - frequently.
• Coordination - occasionally.
• Work environment may include extreme cold or heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, hazards, temperature change, vibration, and varying dimensions.

Management and Travel

Number of indirect reports: 0. Number of direct reports: 0–2.

Travel requirements: Minimum 10%–15% required for plant‑based roles.

Compensation

Base salary range: $112,000–$154,000. Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Benefits

1. Wide range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
2. Family‑building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood.
3. Robust 401(k) plan with employer match contributions.
4. Wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates for employees’ primary residences.
5. Internal training programs, courses, and a generous tuition reimbursement program.
6. Employee Resource Groups fostering education and allyship for all employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. GAF is committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please let us know.