Project Engineer IV

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to support the Tampa, FL manufacturing site. The Senior Project Engineer will be proficient in developing, executing, and controlling assigned projects in support of plant performance goals. With expert application of engineering principles and techniques, the candidate will investigate and clearly define projects that optimize and improve the production capability of the plant. The Senior Project Engineer will make sound recommendations, considering factors such as safety, cost, schedule, operability, maintainability, and materials and methods of construction. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, agile, and adept at managing multiple engineering assignments.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

● Take ownership of engineering projects from conception to completion as self-directed work, applying all areas of engineering expertise to obtain feasible, effective solutions.

● Provide direction, coaching, leadership, and mentoring for less experienced engineers.

● Work with the site team to develop 3 and 5 year capital plans, identifying capital needs, determining the feasibility of solutions, and developing estimates.

● Work with the maintenance and production teams to resolve operational problems and identify new opportunities. Conduct engineering analyses and present recommendations.

● Develop detailed justifications for capital expenditures and prepare project authorization forms with supporting documentation.

● Provide effective, regular communication of project status both verbally and in writing at multiple levels within the organization.

● Perform daily oversight of contractor work and coordinate with plant operations to ensure capital projects are executed efficiently and with minimal interference to manufacturing operations.

● Ensure contractors are performing work in a safe manner and adhering to site safety requirements. Determine the relevant safety policy for the scope of work and issue safe-work permits to the contractor on a daily basis.

● Work closely with Accounting and Purchasing departments to ensure total financial accountability of assigned projects and complete closure.

Level Based Competencies

● Strong project management skills through either formal project management training/certification (such as a PMP certification), or significant demonstrated project management experience.

● Demonstrated experience in directly managing external contractors and ensuring the highest level of safety engagement.

● Strong ability to manage multiple capital projects and engineering assignments and drive progress on multiple capital projects simultaneously

● Excellent communication skills, able to provide effective communication through all levels of the organization.

● Strong technical knowledge in degree field, with a willingness to learn and grow/develop

Required Qualifications:

● BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)

● 7+ years of demonstrated, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, including capital project management.

● Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

● Extensive experience with safety systems to include Lock/Tag/Verify, permitting and behavior based safety programs.

● Design and field experience with variable frequency drives, power distribution, and/or PLCs.

● Experience with material handling, web tension control, process piping, pumps, and mechanical power transmission.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Build strategic working relationships with the engineering team, maintenance, tool and die makers, and production

• Professional/Technical knowledge & skills related to mechanical engineering and a willingness to grow

• Able to communicate technical knowledge/skills

• Strong decision-making skills

• Proficient in using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems

• Knowledge of manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical analysis/statistical process control (SPC), process capability studies, lean manufacturing, 5S, Kepner Tregoe, and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Advanced proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics

• Ability to execute projects within scope, schedule, and budget

• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Solid Works

• Strong project management skills acquired with either demonstrated project management experience, formal project management training/certification (such as a PMP certification), or a proven track record of actively participating in critical roles of capital projects with positive results.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently

• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently

• Transport/Lifting - Rarely

• Transport/Carrying - Rarely

• Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely

• Ascend/Descend - Rarely

• Balancing - Rarely

• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally

• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally

• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally

• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely

• Reaching - Occasionally

• Handling - Occasionally

• Grasping - Occasionally

• Feeling - Rarely

• Communicate/Talking - Frequently

• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

• Coordination - Occasionally

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely

• Extreme heat - Rarely

• Humid - Rarely

• Wet - Rarely

• Noise - Occasionally

• Hazards - Occasionally

• Temperature Change - Occasionally

• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

• Vibration - Rarely

Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 0Travel Requirements: 50%

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $108,000-$148,500

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).