Johns Manville ยท 18 hours ago
Senior Project Engineer
Hillsboro, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$121K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expJohns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing. The Senior Project Engineer is accountable for all technical and commercial aspects of large and complex investment projects, ensuring execution is completed safely, timely, on budget and per the agreed scope and functionality.
Building MaterialConstructionInterior DesignManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Katie Lee
Responsibilities
Execute investment projects with a budget of $5M to $60M with medium/high complexity according the CPP process and requirements described below:
Develop, guide, review, and present project feasibility studies and business cases that accurately identify project benefits, risks, and returns project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion
Estimate costs of an approved project, resources and time required to complete
Drives the iteration of options to identify in the end the most optimal technical solution to meet the cost/performance improvements defined in the business case
Ensures that Lessons Learned are considered in design considerations. Evaluates vendors in close cooperation with procurement to check cost/performance and decides according the project RACI on the sourcing plan
Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and drives projects to completion
Review Mechanical and/or Electrical Controls detail engineering for all project aspects Ensure compliance to technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects
Coordinate, review, provide oversight and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed
Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations, and make recommendations for purchasing
Design of safe processes and specification of safe equipment, ensures that ergonomics are considered in all areas of design, and that potential safety and health hazards are identified and eliminated during project execution
Design and specify environmentally compliant equipment and processes, ensure that all permit requirements are considered and addressed in the design, and that potential environmental issues are identified and addressed during project execution
Prepare, review, deliver, and implement necessary training to maintenance and operations hourly workforce regarding the project
Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are followed, driving a zero-incident project environment
Work with Engineering Leaders and Procurement to evaluate potential engineering firms and contractors
Maintain effective communication to management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes Apply lean manufacturing concepts to all aspects of design and project execution
Prepare, organize, document, and archive project documentation
Drives a continuous lesson learned logbook through the project and drives the analysis after finishing the project
Communication of the results in the engineering team to support the continuous improvement
Works proactively with process engineers, production, and maintenance departments to solve process and equipment issues, and to identify improvement opportunities based on joint performance reviews with coworkers
Provide engineering input for improved automation and product packaging opportunities
Follows the trends in technology and equipment design by visiting tradeshows / exhibitions and key vendors
Coach and mentor project staff and assigned operations team, and assist them to solve problems and meet company, division and departmental objectives
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, (chemical, electrical or mechanical) with a minimum of 5 years engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing industry
Strong project management skills with projects up to $25M
Leadership skills
Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated high level of drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities
Works with limited guidance, effectively self-directed, both independently and in a team environment
Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Supervises/Leads individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction. Will provide feedback for performance evaluations
Experience managing contractors and sub-contractors, including bid process
Experience preparing estimates, schedules and project deliverables
Proven ability to negotiate and manage change
Solid knowledge in contract design and legal requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Proficient in project scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera)
Heavy travel required (30%-60%)
Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility: May be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc
May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
Preferred
Exposure to SAP systems a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plans
Dental plan
Vision plan
Wellness program
Critical illness insurance
401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match
Paid vacation
Paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees
Basic life Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Business travel accident coverage
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Health spending account
Traditional flexible spending account
Dependent care spending account
Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs
Vast educational opportunities
Company-wide mentoring program
Soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters
Company
Johns Manville
Johns Manville manufactures and distributes building and engineered specialty products to its clients. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2000-12-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Bob Wamboldt
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-10
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