Project Engineer

Cleburne, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.

With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

As a member of the Global Engineering and Construction Department the Project Engineer is responsible for executing projects ranging from $250k-$2M by planning organizing and controlling all elements of the project from inception to plant start-up to ensure that all project requirements are met as laid out in the Project Expenditure Request (PER).

To effectively serve in this capacity the Project Engineer this individual will collaborate with JH engineering EHS and operations as well as external equipment vendors and engineering partners. The PM is also responsible for regular reporting of project KPIs including safety scope schedule budget and forecasting. The Project Engineer is expected to be a safety leader and create a positive proactive environment toward safe project execution.

What Youll Do:

The accountabilities of the Project Engineer include but are not limited to:

Collect project requirements and develop scope packages
Complete capital request and front end loading processes as required
Prepare and issue RFPs to engineering consultants equipment vendors contractors and / or EPCs
Develop / manage safety plans scope schedule and budget for construction
Conduct engineering reviews with consultants vendors contractors and plants
Effectively conduct PHAs HAZOPs and JSAs for all processes and equipment
Enforce Change Management rules
Coordinate the creation and dissemination of major equipment specifications developed by SMEs to the procurement team
Engage procurement to define and manage vendor deliverables
Review and approve payment milestones and invoices
Ensure that all equipment valves and instrumentation are procured based on specification and schedule.
Coordinate communication with key stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle

Define and coordinate commissioning and start-up activities.
Identify and assist in coordinating solutions to operational problems after start-up

Provide progress reports and financial updates on assigned projects

Understands applicable construction codes and permitting requirements for the plant location with assistance from engineering support staff.
Works with engineering/drafting to resolve field engineering design issues and constructability concerns.
50 % domestic travel as demanded by project schedules.

What Youll Bring:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 5 years experience in a project role with increasing responsibility

Experience in Industrial Manufacturing Environment required
Proficiency with MS Office applications and SmartSheet
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Familiarity and experience with site construction management
Plant and/or equipment layout experience to optimize operations and maintenance
Ability to create and work in cross functional teams
Encourage Voice of Operator input/Feedback to define functionality of equipment

Preferred experience:

Project Management Experience; Demonstrated Successful Execution including design and specification purchase installation and startup of mechanical equipment.

Experience with complex machinery and mechanical equipment;

Experience with Utility and Process Piping Systems including pumps valves fittings and in line components and pipe support systems; Experience with mechanical systems including Hydraulics Pneumatics High Pressure WaterCompressed Air and Natural Gas.

What Youll Receive:

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

Comprehensive low-costco-payHealth Insurance;medical dental prescription and vision insurance benefits for every 30 hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
401(k) Retirementplanthat will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
Paid holidays paid vacationincluding Jury Duty and bereavement leave
Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program.Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.