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.

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.