Project Engineer

**Job Description**:
The primary responsibility of the **Project Engineer** is to lead and monitor the execution of assigned project deliverables through the complete Engineering life cycle under the direction of the Project Engineering Director. The PE will be involved in order clarity, project scheduling, budget estimating, procurement, customer interfaces, contribute to the overall strategy, and manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise. This is one of the most critical roles within the Engineering organization and requires technical knowledge of Commercial Building Systems products, design, services and interdepartmental processes.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provide leadership and technical direction to the Engineering Centers of Excellence teams in the execution of all design aspects of metal buildings. This includes order clarity, scheduling, resourcing loading and balancing, development of design, drawings, and related internal and external customer documents, and providing technical support to manufacturing, sourcing, and project management
- Act as liaison between Commercial Buildings Customer Services, Engineering contractors, Field Services, and Manufacturing and Engineering departments within the organization from pre-order through shipment
- Be responsible for establishing the technical requirements, objectives, timing, resources and funding required and assuring conformance to standards and specifications
- Ensure assigned programs meet cost targets, schedule commitments, and necessary technical quality
- Review applicable P6 schedule information and identify any schedule risks
- Conduct quality/consistent checks on engineering deliverables
- Ensure assigned programs are fully resourced with the right experience
- Forecast resource loading and report potential resource constraints
- Ensure personnel supporting the assigned programs follow execution procedures and management of change
- Track and oversee Management of Change to minimize rework and impact to schedules and overall lead time
- Translate customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project targets
- Serve as the primary project technical contact for the duration of project through design and fabrication
- Resolve specification issues, handle correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with staff as appropriate
- Support and coordinate with interfacing organizations such as Sales, BSRs, product line management, IT, sourcing, operations management, and manufacturing

**Qualifications**:

- Associates Degree required. Bachelor’s degree in related engineering or related discipline preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Project Engineering, Planning, and Project Management required. Managing Construction projects in the Oil and Gas Industry highly desired
- Organizational abilities. Critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera 6 (P6) and analysis tools for project management
- Intermediate Excel, MS Office, SharePoint. ERP systems - must be comfortable with implementation of new technology
- Effective written and verbal communication
- An average understanding of Commercial Building Systems product offering as well as general construction fundamentals and engineering principles as well as the ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with people at all levels both internally and externally
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Additional Information
**Remote work (Flexibility to go to the office one per month)**
**Address company**: Lindora, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica, Parque Empresarial Forum I, Stage 5, Building D, 3rd Floor

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM - Full time

**Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?**

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play.

Team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1.
Other benefits include paid holidays, life insurance, trainings, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, free virtual English course, Employee Assistance Program