Project Engineer
Chicago, IL - USA
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
The job will require leading vendors functional teams and contractors through all phases of Capex projects ranging from $250K to $20M including safety design engineering scope schedule & budget development construction and commissioning. To effectively serve in this capacity the Technical PM is expected to act as the liaison between EH&S finance legal engineering R&D manufacturing and the field execution teams to ensure all functions are represented and engaged. The PM is also responsible for high level project deliverables including development of resource management plans project execution plans continuous improvement plans capital planning and monthly project reporting.
What Youll Do:
The accountabilities of the technical project manager include but are not limited to:
- Prepare and issue RFPs to engineering consultants equipment vendors and contractors
- Assist in the development of P&IDs
- Develop / manage safety scope schedule and budget
- Conduct engineering reviews with consultants vendors contractors and plants
- Effectively conduct PHAs HAZOPs and JSAs for all processes and equipment
- Ensure Management of Change is adhered to on all capex projects
- Support FEL process for new Capital Expenditures
- Verify the fulfillment of CER requirements
- Coordinate the creation and dissemination of major equipment specifications developed by SMEs to the procurement team
- Engage procurement todefine 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.
- There will be 50-75% domestic travel as demanded by project schedules.
What Youll Bring:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a project or design engineering role focused on mechanical equipment or equipment systems.
- Experience in Industrial Manufacturing Environment
- Project Engineering experience with an EPC contractor
- Strong multi-tasking skills analytical skills project delivery & financial skills
- PMP Certification and/or PE preferred
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Familiarity and experience with site construction management
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment
- Encourage Voice of Operator input/Feedback to define functionality of equipment
- Plant and/or equipment layout experience with Maintenance access and functionality in mind.
- Understanding of construction techniques trade coordination and phasing.
What Youll Receive:
As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $97000K-$ in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
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-cost co-pay Health Insurance;medical dental prescription and vision insurance benefits for every 30 hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) Retirementplan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid vacation
- (Paid sick leave)
- Wellness Program Employee 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.
Required Experience:
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