Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for managing and delivering capex engineering projects to achieve project objectives in terms of approved scope, budget, quality and time schedule, and with the required functionality, whilst ensuring that the execution of the Project aligns with all relevant Safety and Environmental and compliance requirements. Act as safety champion, striving for zero incidents and accidents. Responsible for the design, implementation and testing of facilities (retrofits or expansions) and equipment (both process and utility).

• Be the technical lead on each specific project for design, analysis and layouts of buildings, equipment, state regulations, federal regulations, manufacturing efficiency and managing contractors (architects, HVAC, Service Engineers etc.)
• Provides technical leadership for several engineering projects simultaneously.
• Partner with design engineering companies to develop detailed plans, specifications, and drawings as biddable packages.
• Partner with construction companies and lead the field execution and installation of facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Develops project objectives working with user requirement and business plans.
• Determines project specifications and cost-effective technology's to be implemented.
• Manages projects in an effective and efficient manner by ensuring delivery for assigned projects.
• Manages changes such as project expansion, change of scope and schedule, or budget and reports them with impact analysis.
• Serves as the primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Prepares and maintains the project master schedule.
• Partner with design engineering companies to develop detailed plans, specifications, and drawings as biddable packages.
• Partner with construction companies and lead the field execution and installation of facilities, utilities, and process equipment.
• Manage contractors and internal staff on projects.
• Work with suppliers and vendors for projects to review and receive quotes.
• Develop resource plan for internal and external resources required to support the project execution.
• Assists preparation of estimates and funding requests for new projects
• Develop project objectives, proposed solutions, project benefits, possible alternatives, potential risks, and key financials.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves scopes of work and proposals.
• Manages all associated client project work in line with the defined responsibilities of each project team member.
• Manages planning and scheduling conflicts among the project team and with production.
• Manages client expectations efficiently with minimal guidance. Maintains strong working relationships with all client representatives.
• Develops project objectives working with user requirement and business plans.
• Prepares, owns, and maintains project budgets and schedules.
• Reports on project performance for site leadership.
• Communicates issues or risks in a timely and effective manner and develops mitigation plans to address/resolve them.
• Prepares contingency plans and logically works through complex issues.
• Prepares vendor scopes of work (SOW) and request for proposals (RFP).
• Works with suppliers and vendors for projects to review and receive quotes.
• Ensures all project close-out activities are completed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field or equivalent relevant experience
• 7 years of engineering experience in Chemical or Pharmaceutical, construction industry or comparable industry.
• Proven skills in project management, decision-making and problem solving.
• Exceptional time management, planning, organizational, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Highly self-motivated with a willingness to assume responsibilities, take ownership for work.
• Must be able to adhere to all applicable procedures, cGMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements. (For example: OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E, etc.).
• Proficient computer skill applying MS Office suite applications, Building Management Systems, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and similar GMP systems.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Detail and goal-oriented, quality conscientious and customer focused. Solution-oriented thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits• PTO - 18 days (Company Policy)• Federal - 6 days• Employee Healthcare - we have four options; one of them we cover 100% for the employee• Identity Theft Insurance - Employee policy 100% covered by HCG• 401K - with a company match of up to 3.5%• HCG also offer 401K Profit Sharing• HCG Technical - Company laptop provided if needed• HCG brand items - Clothing, stationery, quarterly care packs etc.

We support our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts because we believe that by cultivating an environment where our diverse employees can share their ideas and thrive, we will be able to better serve our organization and our global customers. Our commitment is that we have an inclusive culture that values each of our employee's background, by empowering our staff to feel valued, have a sense of belonging, make positive contributions to the communities in which they live and work, and be proud to be part of Horizon Controls Group.