Sr. Project and Construction Engineer

Scientific Search; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Scientific Search is assisting a privately owned, high‑tech company in Pennsylvania in seeking a Sr. Project & Construction Engineer to lead project engineering, execution and construction management for current and upcoming projects.

You will ensure compliance with EWPs and support on‑site operations, managing safety, cost, schedule and vendor relationships to deliver successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in an industrial engineering/project teamwork environment with field experience in construction, start‑up and commissioning management and supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively interface with customers.
• Travel up to 20% of time, with extended time at site possible during construction, commissioning and start‑up.
• Experience with project scheduling, updating and reporting using MS Project.
• Experience with construction safety management.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. The client will NOT sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Support new business development by developing project execution strategies and schedules required for the proposal and providing project management input into estimate development.
• Create, actively manage and report on project schedules addressing all activities from project kick‑off through the point of plant on‑stream supplying product to the customer. Include assessing critical path and developing and implementing strategies to get the project plan back on track when required.
• Create and actively manage project execution strategies addressing all aspects of the project (team, schedule, engineering/design, procurement, transportation/logistics, cost control, reporting, construction contracting, scope split, unique customer issues, etc.).
• Lead the project team (engineering resources, sub‑contracted engineering, customer project manager, supplier, and contractor contacts) to ensure project deliverables and commitments are achieved per plan.
• Manage all aspects of project control: forecast project costs, provide cost and status reports to management. Act as the key negotiator with suppliers, service providers and contractors to obtain the best/lowest total evaluated cost.
• Develop and execute construction plans for projects, including contracting strategy, schedules, logistics plans, lift plans, pre‑task assessments, and lead contractor selection and development.
• Provide support for on‑site management of construction, start‑up and commissioning with all required sub‑contractors.
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer throughout the duration of the project, lead required periodic review meetings and ensure all required contractual commitments are achieved.
• Provide assistance and support in electrical engineering activities.
• Own and execute the safety program for the project, ensuring full compliance within industry and customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Leadership

PMP certification (nice to have)

Client communication

Education

B.S. Degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Our client is a privately owned, high‑technology business focused on compressed air systems for industry. They bring decades of Industrial Gas expertise to Compressed Air Supply Systems. Their systems are designed, engineered, built, operated, and maintained to deliver compressed air as a utility and, in every case, an efficient, reliable, and application‑tailored solution to maximize savings and optimize the end user’s success.

Overview

The Sr. Project & Construction Engineer is responsible for the execution of all aspects of project engineering, project execution and construction management work processes. This includes responsibility for project team development and management, safety, cost, schedule, customer engagement, and contractor management for project and construction work associated with their current and upcoming projects. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant Engineering Work Practices (EWPs). Responsibilities also include applying these skills to support ongoing at‑plant operations.

To fulfill the requirements of the position, the incumbent must develop close working relationships and work collaboratively with the leadership team, Engineering and Technology Manager, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Engineering, Procurement and Commercial Team, Customers, Suppliers, Service Providers and Contractors.

The major challenge of the position is to achieve success by working with a diverse team, delivering on cost, schedule and performance for all project and construction work, developing and maintaining a close working relationship with vendors, contractors and customers, and managing safety throughout the project, construction, commissioning and startup.

Responsibilities

• Support new business development by developing project execution strategies and schedules required for the proposal and providing project management input into estimate development.
• Create, actively manage and report on project schedules addressing all activities from project kick‑off through the point of plant on‑stream supplying product to the customer. Include assessing critical path and developing and implementing strategies to get the project plan back on track when required.
• Create and actively manage project execution strategies addressing all aspects of the project (team, schedule, engineering/design, procurement, transportation/logistics, cost control, reporting, construction contracting, scope split, unique customer issues, etc.).
• Lead the project team (engineering resources, sub‑contracted engineering, customer project manager, supplier, and contractor contacts) to ensure project deliverables and commitments are achieved per plan.
• Manage all aspects of project control: forecast project costs, provide cost and status reports to management. Act as the key negotiator with suppliers, service providers and contractors to obtain the best/lowest total evaluated cost. Manage all supplier/contractor claims and back‑charges/claims against customers, suppliers, service providers and contractors.
• Develop and execute construction plans for projects, including contracting strategy, schedules, logistics plans, lift plans, pre‑task assessments, and lead contractor selection and development.
• Provide support for on‑site management of construction, start‑up and commissioning with all required sub‑contractors.
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer throughout the duration of the project, lead required periodic review meetings and ensure all required contractual commitments are achieved.
• Provide assistance and support in electrical engineering activities.
• Own and execute the safety program for the project, ensuring full compliance within industry and customer requirements.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in engineering. PMP certification not required but a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in an industrial engineering/project teamwork environment along with field experience in construction, start‑up and commissioning management and supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively interface with customers.
• Travel up to 20% of time, with extended time at site possible during construction, commissioning and start‑up.
• Experience with project scheduling, updating and reporting using MS Project.
• Experience with construction safety management.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. The client will NOT sponsor.

Compensation & Benefits

The client offers a competitive salary package that is dependent on qualifications and experience, as well as a strong benefit package, and participation in a company‑wide bonus plan.