Manager of Project Engineering
Job Description
- Reviews and understands project contracts and documents to support direct reports with scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and risk management
- Identifies resource bottlenecks and communicates solutions to Project Managers and department leaders
- Develops conceptual designs, equipment requirements, and engineering inputs for detailed design; performs detailed design, BOM development, and drawing accuracy reviews.
- Manages design, fabrication inspections, final inspections, testing, startup, and optimization for project deliverables.
- Ensures all equipment and services comply with relevant codes and standards for design, safety, and quality.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including sales, process engineers, technicians, field startup teams, vendors, consultants, and clients.
- Conducts site visits to review progress, resolve issues, and attend meetings; may support critical power plant outages requiring extended hours over several weeks.
- Tracks and reports project status through detailed reports, meeting minutes, budget analyses, and action lists, ensuring proper archival of records.
- Monitors resource risks and adjusts assignments to avoid or minimize negative impacts.
- Stays updated on technical advancements in relevant fields and recommends improvements or new products to supervisors.
- Ensures compliance with company policies, including safety, quality, affirmative action, and equal opportunity initiatives.
- Performs all tasks responsibly and safely, adhering to laws, codes, and site-specific regulations while striving to meet client expectations.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required
- Project Management certification is a desirable bonus.
- Deep knowledge of utility boilers, industrial furnaces, and related equipment is critical, along with proficiency in the technical disciplines outlined for this role.
- Minimally 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management or project engineering, with a strong track record in handling capital projects.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and lead direct reports, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt
Technical Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.
With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.
As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.
Advice for candidates from Ashley: “Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!”