Construction Project Engineer

Function:  

Responsible for industrial customers, new service station projects, C-Store retrofits, and new C-Store constructions.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance with Policies and Objectives

• Ensure that all engineering projects, initiatives and processes are conducted in conformance with Puma's established policies and objectives.

Project Planning and Strategy Development

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including goals, strategy, staffing requirements, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of resources for each phase.
• Proactively anticipate challenges, implement risk mitigation measures, and adapt plans to ensure seamless execution.

Capex Projects Implementation and Reporting

• Maintain clear reporting on project status, milestones, and deviations, providing stakeholders and management with regular updates.
• Oversee Capex project implementation, ensuring compliance with established specifications and goals.

Team Leadership

• Select, lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of technical and administrative support staff, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with set objectives.

Project Management

• Continuously analyze technical requirements and identify solutions, providing recommendations to optimize performance.
• Lead and manage project management activities, ensuring all tasks are executed in accordance with established contracts, budgets, schedules, and company standards. 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Construction Regional Manager, Retail Manager and staff, Procurement supervisor, Maintenance Engineer, and Maintenance Managers to ensure stakeholder needs are met.
• Manage external collaboration with engineers, constructors, consultants, and material suppliers to align project objectives with execution strategies.

Continuous Improvement

• Conduct post-project assessments to identify lessons learned and implement continuous improvements for future projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies to enhance project efficiency and engineering excellence.

Requirements:

Experience: 

• Experience establishing and promoting best practices to help improve project visibility and predictability.
• Over 5+ years of professional experience, with a strong focus on project management, preferably in construction, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role, showcasing strong leadership, team development, and decision-making capabilities.
• Purchasing and Contract Negotiation Proficiency
• University Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines. Degrees in Architecture or equivalent technical fields are also highly valued.

Skills:  

• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, analyze financial data, and ensure project cost efficiency.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with project monitoring, reporting systems, and documentation processes to track progress and maintain transparency.
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• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Project Manager, internet, Excel and Microsoft Office are required.

Competencies:  

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Ability to motivate and lead others, high level of commitment to projects even during difficult or uncertain times.
• Able to build relationships, develop consensus among key stakeholders, and influence behavior. 
• Effective team building and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven team leadership in a matrix management environment. 
• Self-starter, creative, and highly motivated individual; ready to work in a challenging work environment.