Project Engineer IV

Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the Corporate Engineering team. The incumbent will report directly to the Sr. Director of Operations Capital Implementation. This role will lead various projects at our manufacturing facilities throughout the GAF organization.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze all facets of proposed projects and provide detailed cost, schedule, and justification estimates to support capital expenditures. Interface with maintenance and production to ascertain and identify operational maintenance problems and opportunities. Conduct engineering and project analysis and follow through with major and minor project recommendations, justification and implementation.
• Manage all aspects of major projects including design construction, vendor management, cost tracking, operational interfaces and operations preparation, and startup.
• Lead/participate in cross-functional corporate and plant teams investigating opportunities to improve and expand GAF’s processes and products, and business opportunities
• Coordinate between contractors, vendors, and GAF to manage, engineer, and implement projects in the smoothest and most efficient manner without causing production delays or upsets.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, & procedures
• Advanced ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings

• Working proficiency using root cause analysis and Kepner-Trego or other structured methods to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Advanced ability to translate technical data into a format/language suitable for operations and maintenance personnel
• Experience in process hazard analysis and process safety management
• Advanced knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Advanced proficiency in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics

Job / General knowledge/skills

Demonstrated leadership in terms of capital project planning, development, and execution including conceptual design, detailed design, construction and installation coordination, technical training, and turnover, start-up support, and sustained ownership.

• Demonstrated experience in hiring/training/coaching employees and performance management
• Knowledge of/experience with manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical analysis/statistical process control (SPC), process capability studies, lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe, and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Advanced demonstrated communications skills; written, verbal, and listening skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail – able to plan, execute, and control multiple tasks simultaneously
• Advanced problem solving skills

Under This Roof, We Require

• A BS Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical with Mechanical preferred) coupled with a minimum of 7 years project management experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing projects with budgets of $100K - $20MM.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplines as project manager and supervise others as a lead engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.