Senior Project Engineer

Johns Manville; Waterville Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation & leave

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary capital projects across our manufacturing operations in the Waterville, OH or Etowah, TN sites. You will own scopes from concept through commissioning, partnering with plant leadership and engineering teams to deliver value.

The role demands a track record in managing $1M–$20M+ projects, strong leadership, and travel up to 40–50%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proven project management experience with projects ranging from $1M to $20M+.
• Experience managing contractors and bid processes.
• Ability to travel 40–50% across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and commercial aspects of large, complex capital projects.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, deliverables, execution, and reporting.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed scope.
• Oversee multiple projects concurrently and drive them to completion.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, schedules, and investment-grade cost estimates.
• Perform mechanical and/or electrical detail engineering.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, cost requirements.
• Develop acceptance criteria and project documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

MS Project

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder comms

Travel 40-50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

**Senior Project Engineer****Locations:** Waterville, Ohio or Etowah, TennesseeJohns Manville is seeking a **Senior Project Engineer** to lead the execution of complex capital investment projects across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of projects—from concept through commissioning—ensuring delivery is safe, on time, within budget, and aligned with defined scope and performance expectations.Typical projects range from **$1M to $20M** and involve multi-disciplinary systems such as material handling, abatement systems, utilities, and electrical controls.The Senior Project Engineer partners closely with plant leadership, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure alignment, drive performance, and deliver business value.**Your Day to Day:****Project Leadership & Execution*** Lead all technical and commercial aspects of large, complex capital projects* Manage project scope, budget, schedule, deliverables, execution, and reporting* Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed scope and functionality* Oversee multiple projects concurrently and drive them to successful completion**Engineering & Design*** Develop project scopes, specifications, schedules, and investment-grade cost estimates for multi-discipline projects* Perform mechanical and/or electrical detail engineering* Ensure all designs meet requirements for safety, quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness* Design safe processes and equipment with a strong focus on ergonomics and hazard elimination* Apply lean manufacturing principles to all aspects of design**Procurement & Contractor Management*** Develop technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services* Prepare bid packages, evaluate supplier proposals, and recommend vendor selection* Manage suppliers, contractors, and external engineering firms both on-site and remotely* Partner with Project Engineering leadership to evaluate and select engineering service providers**Stakeholder Engagement & Communication*** Collaborate with plant managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams* Lead a project team including plant personnel, discipline engineers, procurement, and external partners* Provide regular updates to the project steering team, including options, risks, and recommendations* Maintain clear communication regarding project status, issues, and changes**Project Controls & Compliance*** Ensure compliance with technical specifications, contracts, and company standards* Enforce all safety and environmental policies, driving a zero-incident culture* Develop acceptance criteria and ensure successful project validation and signoff* Prepare, maintain, and archive all project documentation**Continuous Improvement & Support*** Identify and implement automation and product packaging improvements* Support process, maintenance, and production teams in resolving equipment and process issues* Deliver training to maintenance and operations teams on new systems and processes**What You Bring to the Team:*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)* 5+ years of engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments* Proven project management experience with projects ranging from $1M to $20M+* Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical engineering expertise* Strong leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as **MS Project*** Strong computer skills for analysis, reporting, and project tracking* Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and bid processes* Experience developing estimates, schedules, and project deliverables* Proven ability to write, review, and negotiate technical specifications and contracts* Ability to manage projects across North America* Willingness to travel approximately **40–50%****Additional Consideration for:*** PMP certification* Experience in glass or paper manufacturing industries* AutoCAD proficiency* Experience with SAP or other ERP systems* Strong negotiation skills* Demonstrated ability to develop innovative, complex engineering solutions**What Success Looks Like*** Projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and aligned with business objectives* Strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and leadership teams* Continuous identification of improvements in automation, processes, and design* Effective management of resources, vendors, and project risks#LI-KL1 #LI-ONSITE #P #D**Please Keep in Mind**If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.**Benefits**Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.**Diversity & Inclusion**Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.