Director, Project Engineering in Valparaiso

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Job Summary:

The Director of Project Engineering leads the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects in construction . This role combines strategic oversight with technical leadership, ensuring projects meet performance, quality, and budgetary goals. The director collaborates with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for Project Engineering function from development through project execution
• Lead capital critical planning initiatives with input from key stakeholder to develop, document, and track short term and long-term potential capital projects to align with company goals and objectives.
• Responsible for interface with operational engineering organizations for engineering standards in addition to contracted owners engineer resources
• Direct multiple engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Lead engineering project teams; recruit, train, and mentor staff
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Identify and implement improvements in engineering workflows and systems.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and external partners
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry regulations and safety standards
• Continuously analyze costs and develop cost reduction plans for capital improvements and maintenance projects; provide support to facility managers in the implementation of cost reduction initiatives as needed



Required Qualifications

·      Minimum 6 years’ experience in project engineering in energy industry

·      Bachelors degree in STEM, Finance, Sustainability, Energy or other related technical degrees

• Proven track record in managing large-scale, cross-functional projects
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

·      Effectively and productively collaborate with peers and stakeholders in a manner that build confidence, shared success, and future growth

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