Senior Project Engineer: Lead Capital Projects & Budgeting

Wayne Farms LLC; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Laurel, MS is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee capital projects, lead multi-discipline teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will plan, design, and install projects, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and monitor progress with regular reporting to engineering leadership.

The role requires strong IT skills (AutoCAD, BIM, Navisworks), solid communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred.
• 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from scope to closeout.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare progress reports for Director of Engineering.
• Utilize AutoCAD, BIM, and Navisworks for project deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Learning on the fly

Action oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Autocad

BIM

Navisworks

Job description

Wayne Farms LLC in Laurel, MS is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee capital projects, lead multi-discipline teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will plan, design, and install projects, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and monitor progress with regular reporting to engineering leadership.

The role requires strong IT skills (AutoCAD, BIM, Navisworks), solid communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects in industrial environments.