Project Engineer (Columbus)

Role: Project Manager

Location: Columbus, GA

Onsite

Full Time

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Project Manager with advanced skills in budget control, spend forecasting, invoice tracking, business case authoring, and comprehensive project management. The ideal candidate will excel in overseeing complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring financial efficiency, strict adherence to deadlines, and high-quality deliverables. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical, leadership, and organizational skills.

Financial Management: Implement rigorous budget control and spend forecasting measures. Track and manage invoices, ensuring all project expenditures are captured and allocated correctly.

Business Case Authoring: Craft detailed business cases for projects, articulating the value proposition, cost-benefit analysis, and return on investment to secure project approval and funding.

Project Planning and Execution: Develop and execute detailed project plans, identifying necessary resources, timelines, and milestones. Utilize project management tools to ensure on-time delivery within budget and scope.

Action Register Tracking: Maintain a comprehensive action register to track tasks, assignees, due dates, and statuses, ensuring all project actions are completed timely.

Meeting Management: Organize and lead project meetings, including kick-offs, check-ins, and reviews. Ensure effective communication and decision-making processes are in place.

Resource Management: Allocate and manage project resources effectively, ensuring the right mix of talent and skills to meet project needs. Address any resource gaps and adjust allocations as necessary.

Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and assess project risks and issues. Develop and implement mitigation and resolution strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.

Stakeholder Communication: Engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.

Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes, ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed established standards and stakeholder requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering , Business, Management, Finance, or a related field + 2–5 years of project management experience. Additional manufacturing experience preferred as well.
• Expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and invoice tracking.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello) and financial management tools.
• Experience in risk management, strategic planning, and change management.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
• Proficient in office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with manufacturing/PFMEA systems.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to lead investigations and deliver corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract access.
• Preferred experience as Pratt & Whitney Project Engineer