About this opportunity
Johns Manville lists this Senior Project Engineer opportunity in waterville, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
$121,000.00-$166,400.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
Senior Project Engineer
Locations
Waterville, Ohio or Etowah, Tennessee
Johns Manville is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the execution of complex capital investment projects across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of projects—from concept through commissioning—ensuring delivery is safe, on time, within budget, and aligned with defined scope and performance expectations.
Typical projects range from $1M to $20M and involve multi-disciplinary systems such as material handling, abatement systems, utilities, and electrical controls.
The Senior Project Engineer partners closely with plant leadership, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure alignment, drive performance, and deliver business value.
Your Day to Day
Project Leadership & Execution
Lead all technical and commercial aspects of large, complex capital projects
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, deliverables, execution, and reporting
Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed scope and functionality
Oversee multiple projects concurrently and drive them to successful completion
Engineering & Design
Develop project scopes, specifications, schedules, and investment-grade cost estimates for multi-discipline projects
Perform mechanical and/or electrical detail engineering
Ensure all designs meet requirements for safety, quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness
Design safe processes and equipment with a strong focus on ergonomics and hazard elimination
Apply lean manufacturing principles to all aspects of design
Procurement & Contractor Management
Develop technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services
Prepare bid packages, evaluate supplier proposals, and recommend vendor selection
Manage suppliers, contractors, and external engineering firms both on-site and remotely
Partner with Project Engineering leadership to evaluate and select engineering service providers
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Collaborate with plant managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams
Lead a project team including plant personnel, discipline engineers, procurement, and external partners
Provide regular updates to the project steering team, including options, risks, and recommendations
Maintain clear communication regarding project status, issues, and changes
Project Controls & Compliance
Ensure compliance with technical specifications, contracts, and company standards
Enforce all safety and environmental policies, driving a zero-incident culture
Develop acceptance criteria and ensure successful project validation and signoff
Prepare, maintain, and archive all project documentation
Continuous Improvement & Support
Identify and implement automation and product packaging improvements
Support process, maintenance, and production teams in resolving equipment and process issues
Deliver training to maintenance and operations teams on new systems and processes
What You Bring to the Team
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)
5+ years of engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
Proven project management experience with projects ranging from $1M to $20M+
Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical engineering expertise
Strong leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project
Strong computer skills for analysis, reporting, and project tracking
Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and bid processes
Experience developing estimates, schedules, and project deliverables
Proven ability to write, review, and negotiate technical specifications and contracts
Ability to manage projects across North America
Willingness to travel approximately 40–50%
Additional Consideration for
PMP certification
Experience in glass or paper manufacturing industries
AutoCAD proficiency
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Strong negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative, complex engineering solutions
What Success Looks Like
Projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and aligned with business objectives
Strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Continuous identification of improvements in automation, processes, and design
Effective management of resources, vendors, and project risks
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Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees.
Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.
Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program.
This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process.
Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.
Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Worksite address
waterville, ME, 04901, US
Who can apply
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