Capital Project Execution Engineer

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Milford, MI
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
The Role
The Capital Project Execution Engineer manages the execution of capital projects, including planning, financial forecasting, and collaboration with stakeholders at GM's Milford Proving Grounds.
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Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role:
We are seeking a Capital Project Execution Engineer who will be responsible for managing capital project at the Milford Proving Grounds (MPG). A successful candidate should be capable of supporting all aspects of project management, including development and execution of project plans, writing Statement of Requirements (SOR's) for equipment purchases, as well as Statements of Work (SOW's) for facilities work request for project installs. This work requires strong organizational skills, problem solving, learning agility, and analytical skills. Tasks, objectives, project priorities and finances are provided by EGM or Building/Project owners. Job also requires the ability to multi-task and work well in a self-directed environment. The engineer works as an integral member of a broader team with a common goal of standardized project execution so that the executed projects have a common look and feel across the many building at MPG.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Lead Project Planning and Requirements Definitions
  • Responsible for preparation of Statement of Requirements (SOR) for Process Equipment Purchase Orders
  • Responsible for preparation of Statements of Work (SOW) for facilities Purchase Orders
  • Responsible for Project Financial Forecasting and weekly/monthly financial reporting
  • Responsible to execute projects with quality on time and within Budget
  • Responsible to coordinate collaboration between customers / stakeholders / contractors / process equipment suppliers.
  • Collaborate with Facilities Engineering team for utilities requirements
  • Leads design / safety and peer review
  • Responsible for Standardized Execution of Capital Project that follows an established standard (Project Execution Outline)
  • Responsible to share Lessons Learned with peers
  • Responsible for communicating Project Status to leadership and stakeholders
  • Responsible for proper handover of project to operations groups.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelors of Science degree or a minimum of 3 Years of Project Execution Experience
  • Can work independently as well as possesses high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with small and large teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills including MS Office capability (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project)
  • Has the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently (multitasking)
  • Excellent electrical/mechanical hardware troubleshooting skills
  • Able to make decisions quickly and decisively based on data and results to resolve test and product issues
  • Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and drawings

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • 5+ Years of project execution experience - large, medium or small
  • Experience in GM Controls
  • Strong MS Project Skills
  • Project Management Professional Certification (Acquired or in pursuit of)
  • Familiarity with Electrification technology such as power electronics and motors
  • Experience in a high voltage laboratory

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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165,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1908

What We Do

At General Motors, our vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We wholeheartedly embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.

Our industry and company are undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime technological transformation, which is reshaping our approach to technology and innovation. We are expanding our horizons through new technology platforms and driving innovations that deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Why Work With Us

At General Motors, our purpose is to pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. We’re driving the world forward, together. We’re building vehicle software alongside its hardware, hands-free driving that will lead to autonomy, and EVs that charge your home for an all-electric future.

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