Project Engineer - Schedule Management
OAK RIDGE, TN
Full Time
Experienced
Summary:
The Project Engineer supports engineering and project management efforts by managing and tracking project schedules, cost and performance metrics, and ensuring alignment with overall project plans for industrial equipment/installation programs. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress, forecast milestones, and drive timely execution in high-stakes technical environments.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
The Project Engineer supports engineering and project management efforts by managing and tracking project schedules, cost and performance metrics, and ensuring alignment with overall project plans for industrial equipment/installation programs. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress, forecast milestones, and drive timely execution in high-stakes technical environments.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring accurate timelines and resource allocation.
- Collect progress and performance updates from engineering, installation and operations teams; update schedules and plans to reflect actual progress and changes.
- Track and monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial forecasts associated with schedule changes or delays.
- Prepare project status reports, dashboards and performance metrics (KPIs) for program/project leadership.
- Identify and assess project risks (schedule, resource, cost) and support development of mitigation strategies including trends and change-management.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and operations personnel to support schedule integration with technical execution and field activities.
- Support documentation control and recordkeeping in line with project and quality assurance requirements.
- Contribute to planning and execution coordination to support smooth delivery of industrial equipment installation projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- Typically, 5+ years of experience in engineering, project management, schedule management, cost control or related industrial project roles.
- Experience using project planning and scheduling tools and software; strong Windows/Excel skills and familiarity with project management applications.
- Experience working in industrial or equipment installation environments is strongly preferred.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to interface with cross-functional teams including field operations, engineering and procurement.
- Strong communication skills and ability to prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for stakeholders.
Benefits:
All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
EEO Statement:
MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: HR@mstechnology.com.
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