Lead Project Engineer

Job Description

The Specialty Materials group is looking for a Lead Project Engineer. Located in Colonial Heights, VA, this position reports to the Electronic and Specialty Materials Capital Engineering Leader.

• Manage the execution of capital investments through their entire life cycles in areas assigned, including scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation.
• Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, working with HSE personnel to satisfy all government agency requirements.
• Integrate plant personnel into the capital project management process to meet the needs of project stakeholders.
• Work closely with business development analysts and site controllers to provide project evaluation and economic analysis of capital investments, leading to an approved Appropriation Request (AR).
• Provide support for Business Strategic Planning, the Annual Operating Plan, and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans and budgets.
• Monitor and control projects to meet AR objectives and commitments.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Project Controls (estimating, scheduling, and cost control).
• Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and manage capital expenditures continuously.
• Interface with key site and company personnel to maximize available resources, including site engineering, purchasing, operations, systems, business engineering, vendors, and contractors.
• Participate in Site Leadership Team meetings as the representative for Capital Project Engineering.
• Handle necessary eMOC items and PSSR requirements on assigned projects.
• Oversee maintenance and record keeping of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for managed projects.
• Advocate a strong safety awareness program, participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings.
• Mentor less experienced Project Managers and Engineers.
• Oversee project teams of Solstice or contract employees.
• Deliver projects on time, in accordance with scopes and within targeted costs.
• Use SAP, Eco Sys, and project management tools to cost‑estimate, plan, and execute projects.
• Obtain approvals for Change Orders to reflect changes to project plans.
• Identify all internal and external resources for successful execution and ensure proper allocation.
• Coordinate all project activities between internal process design teams, design houses, and contractors.
• Ensure customer satisfaction requirements and final process design package standards are met.
• Regularly report project progress to managers and stakeholders, identifying cost overruns or schedule delays.
• Maintain effective communication among internal process design teams and contractors during project terms.
• Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare work order packages for construction.

• Achieve world‑class safety performance on all assigned capital projects.
• Communicate timely and effectively at all organizational levels.
• Form and lead teams to resolve problems and apply sustained solutions.
• Exhibit excellent people and project management skills.
• Customer focus – dedication to meeting internal and external customer expectations.

• BS degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution processes.

• BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in chemical plants preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of plant operations and processes preferred.
• Experience managing financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership.
• Experience working with contract engineering firms.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Black Belt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity/continuous improvement projects.
• Prior experience with SAP preferred.
• Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

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