Senior Project Engineer — Capital Projects Leader

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Project Engineer to oversee capital projects, planning, design, budgeting, installation, and management of contractors and vendors.

The role reports to the Director of Engineering and provides project leadership to ensure safety, cost control, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, and team dynamics. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management within the industry or related fields.
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Proficient with Autocad, BIM, and Navisworks.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, contractors, and other engineers in a timely and professional manner.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, planning skills, and high attention to detail
• Must be able to manage time wisely and balance workload
• Must have strong leadership and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital projects and manage planning, design, budgeting, installation, and contractor/vendor coordination.
• Report to Director of Engineering and provide regular project status updates.
• Provide project leadership to ensure safety, cost control, quality, and teamwork.
• Estimate and manage project budgets; track costs and closeouts.
• Prepare, schedule, and manage multiple engineering projects across disciplines.
• Serve as project manager for scope development, detailed design, and execution oversight.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for multiple projects.
• Forecast resource needs and manage resources efficiently.
• Conduct cost analyses to estimate project costs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Interact with internal customers to interpret needs and represent them in the field.
• Build strong working relationships with coworkers, facility managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Perform onsite visits to coordinate with contractors during development and implementation.
• Inform project team and contractors of schedule changes and coordinate accordingly.
• Work with approved Consulting Engineers for stamped drawings and technical details.
• Identify and pursue sustainability-focused engineering plans.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Autocad

BIM

Navisworks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Project Engineer to oversee capital projects, planning, design, budgeting, installation, and management of contractors and vendors.

The role reports to the Director of Engineering and provides project leadership to ensure safety, cost control, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, and team dynamics. Strong communication and leadership are essential.