Remote Lead Project Engineer - Capital Programs

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Plantation Mobile Home Park (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a senior engineering program leader to develop and manage large, complex capital programs across operations. The role requires strong engineering expertise, project management experience, and the ability to drive process improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will direct cross-functional teams, oversee budgets from planning through execution, and coordinate with senior leadership and external partners to deliver on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline from an ABET Accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience in the manufacturing process and/or project focused role.
• 15+ years of experience managing Capex projects within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology on multiple $5M+ projects.
• Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization and with outside vendors/engineering partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SAP, and similar project management applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize complex programs from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Develop program investment strategies including scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional project teams including engineers, procurement, safety, operations and contract labor.
• Prepare and manage program budgets ($2M to $100M), forecasts, and cost controls.
• Secure and allocate resources effectively to ensure project timelines and objectives are met.
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations at all project stages.
• Act as the primary liaison between the project teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and financial performance.
• Provide guidance and oversight on technical aspects of projects, including process design, equipment selection, and construction activities.
• Own, contribute to and develop standards of design for ASR’s operations consistent with industry best practices.
• Review peer engineering designs and ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices and company policies.
• Drive the development of best practices and innovative solutions which enhance our operational performance and reduce costs.
• Partner with Procurement to develop key partnerships with key equipment, engineering or construction services.
• Develop & execute Commissioning Plans for programs. Own the CQV and vertical start-up mentality.
• Manage external resources as needed to conduct detailed engineering designs, construction management and any other supplement project support.
• Oversee and support the execution/project delivery including scope definition and control, project cost control, cash-flow forecasts, schedules, construction management, training, project coordination and post-completion reviews.
• Responsible for process safety and environmental compliance/implementation projects.
• Ensure process PSM requirements are met.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Project

SAP

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

ASR Group is seeking a senior engineering program leader to develop and manage large, complex capital programs across operations. The role requires strong engineering expertise, project management experience, and the ability to drive process improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will direct cross-functional teams, oversee budgets from planning through execution, and coordinate with senior leadership and external partners to deliver on-time,