Senior Project & Construction Engineer – Gas Systems

Scientific Search; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Strong benefits

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking a Sr. Project & Construction Engineer to lead multi-discipline project execution, from engineering through startup, for industrial gas/compressed air systems. You will drive schedules, budgets, and safety programs while coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of engineering resources, sub-contractors, and the project team to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in engineering is required.
• PMP certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support development of project execution strategies and schedules for proposals.
• Create, manage, and report project schedules from kickoff to plant onstream.
• Develop and manage project execution plans including scope, costs, and logistics.
• Lead the project team to ensure deliverables meet plan and contractual commitments.
• Forecast costs and provide cost/status reports; negotiate best total cost with suppliers/contractors.
• Develop construction plans, contracting strategy, and lift/logistics plans.
• Provide on-site management support for construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• Act as primary customer interface, conduct review meetings, ensure compliance with commitments.
• Provide assistance with electrical engineering activities and safety program execution.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification (a plus)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Scientific Search is seeking a Sr. Project & Construction Engineer to lead multi-discipline project execution, from engineering through startup, for industrial gas/compressed air systems. You will drive schedules, budgets, and safety programs while coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of engineering resources, sub-contractors, and the project team to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals in a dynamic environment.