Senior Project Engineer - Facilities

Senior Project Engineer - Facilities Job Category: Services Analysis Engineer Job Level: Global Grade 10 Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe. Joining Rolls-Royce means you will work on innovative, world-class engineering solutions, supported by a culture that values inclusion, creativity, and your ongoing professional development. What you will be doing: Lead facilities and infrastructure projects typically exceeding $100K, including upgrades, installations, and lifecycle improvements to central utilities, building systems, and site infrastructure. Develop project scopes, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOW) in alignment with facilities engineering standards, operational requirements, and project charters. Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, and contractor services in partnership with Purchasing and approved vendors. Manage the planning, execution, installation, and commissioning of facilities systems, including central utilities, building infrastructure, and supporting site services. Facilitate communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers regarding project schedules, milestones, risks, and operational impacts. Identify and mitigate project risks, including schedule delays, operational conflicts, and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions where required. Support continuous improvement of facilities operations and maintenance processes, applying lean principles and best practices to enhance system reliability and efficiency. Investigate and troubleshoot infrastructure and facilities system issues, including utilities, building services, and site infrastructure, working with maintenance teams and subject matter experts. Develop cost-effective engineering solutions for facilities upgrades, repairs, and infrastructure improvements while maintaining operational continuity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Facilities Maintenance, EHS, Operations, IT, and external contractors) to ensure projects meet operational, safety, and budget requirements. Analyze technical and operational challenges related to facilities systems and develop structured project plans to address infrastructure needs. Coordinate project activities with designers, engineers, contractors, and service providers to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with site standards. Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and ethical conduct, operating in accordance with the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory requirements. Support additional facilities engineering initiatives and strategic infrastructure projects as assigned. Position requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering and 5 years of experience in engineering and project management, or 9 years of experience in engineering and project management. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Preferred qualifications: Excellent knowledge of industrial and commercial construction practices, skilled-trade disciplines, and building maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural building systems. Excellent knowledge of facilities infrastructure and central utility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, water systems, fire protection systems, and building automation or control systems. Excellent knowledge of facilities engineering principles, including lifecycle management of building systems, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and reliability improvement for critical site infrastructure. Excellent project management capability and strong understanding of project management methodologies, including project planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, schedule management, and execution of infrastructure or facilities improvement projects. Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-through skills, with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining focus on operational priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders, maintenance teams, contractors, consultants, and external service providers. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when addressing complex or unusual facilities infrastructure issues and developing practical engineering solutions. Excellent knowledge of applicable building codes, zoning restrictions, construction practices, contract provisions, licensing requirements, and insurance requirements associated with industrial and commercial construction and facility upgrades. Excellent understanding of contractor management, construction documentation, and vendor coordination, including development and oversight of Statements of Work (SOW), contractor supervision, and project completion processes. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people. Strong leadership skills. Strong negotiation skills. Strong ability to handle multiple deadlines. Good presentation skills. Ability to travel, both foreign and domestic. Proficient with PC, MS Office Suite, and MS Project. Project management professional (PMP) certification. German language skills. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Your Responsibilities Lead facilities and infrastructure projects typically exceeding $100K Develop project scopes, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOW) Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, and contractor services Manage the planning, execution, installation, and commissioning of facilities systems Facilitate communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers Identify and mitigate project risks Support continuous improvement of facilities operations and maintenance processes Investigate and troubleshoot infrastructure and facilities system issues Develop cost-effective engineering solutions for facilities upgrades Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet requirements Analyze technical and operational challenges related to facilities systems Coordinate project activities with designers, engineers, contractors, and service providers Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and ethical conduct Support additional facilities engineering initiatives and strategic infrastructure projects What We Offer Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package Base pay and discretionary bonus plan Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance Flexible spending account and health savings account 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays Paid parental and family care leave Tuition reimbursement Long-term incentive plan Job Details Function Corporate Sub-Function Project Management Work Type onsite Contract Full-Time Location Graniteville, United States Job ID STOGJ9 Interested in this position? 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