Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Engineer in Detroit, MI.Summary:The main function of a Project Engineer is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities across engineering-based projects. A typical Project Engineer is responsible for project design, scope management, cost control, quality, and performance reporting.Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities
• Develop, track and manages project budget, project plans, timelines, and scope
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients
• May recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching, and advising
• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements
• Develop product rollout plans and procedures
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses
• Ensure appropriate project management processes are being utilized

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• PMI or PMP certification preferred
• 2-4 years of experience required
• Proven project management experience
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory
• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, etc.
• People management and team building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles engineering and business functions
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


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