Sr Principal Engineer (Capital) Job

Primary location:Lancaster,Pennsylvania, Remote
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:26%-50%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is "$140,000 to $170,000" per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a job opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer with the Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, PA and manufacturing locations throughout the US. The Sr Principal Engineer will be expected to lead and manage cross-functional project teams (both internal and external) on significant capital investments to meet safety, cost, quality, and schedule commitments while demonstrating a high degree of project management rigor. Projects will typically range in scope from $5 to $10 million and may require managing external engineering resources. Project scopes include installing new manufacturing lines, upgrading major assets, automation projects, and plant expansions or new builds.

In this highly visible position, the Sr Principal Engineer will report to the Director of Capital and interact with senior leadership to obtain project approvals and provide updates on deliverables.

What's in it for you?

• High-Impact Leadership: Lead major capital projects valued up to $10M, with visibility and interaction with senior leadership.
• Diverse Project Scope: Work on innovative initiatives such as new manufacturing lines, automation, and plant expansions across U.S. locations.
• Career Growth & Influence: Be a key player in strategic decision-making, contributing to business cases, project governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

What does a Sr Principal Engineer do?

• Business Case Development - support developing business cases

• Project Definition - partner with business leaders to develop project charter and deliverables

• Cost Estimation - develop capital, expense, and operating estimates

• Project Planning - build detailed plans and timelines

• Resource Planning - develop well-defined roles, resources, and structure

• Equipment - specify, design, procure, and install

• Communication - utilize and develop impactful project communication plans

• Cost Management - manage capital and expense to agree upon budget & forecast

• Schedule Management - manage project timeline & milestones with visibility to critical path

• Performance Management - set & enforce clear & quantifiable key measures of success

• Risk Management - anticipate, identify, and resolve business risks & issues

• Scope & Change Management - manage scope creep and change effectively

• Procurement & Contract Management - utilize appropriate procurement and contract management tools and techniques to minimize costs and risks

• Project Governance - ensure compliance, safeguards, and project transparency

• Project Execution - deliver success project results - safety, cost, schedule, performance

• Project Closure - close out projects with effective transition to operations

Travel

• Up to 50%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 10 years of combined engineering, operations, and/or project management experience

• Direct experience in large scale manufacturing capital projects

• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment

What will make you stand out?

• MBA degree or other advanced engineering degree

• Project management and construction experience

• Successful execution of projects greater than $10M in capital

• Building products manufacturing experience

• Experience using EPCM or Design Build external engineering firm delivery methods

• Procurement & contract management experience

• Project Management certification from an accredited institution/organization

• Precision and Preventative maintenance, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT's) experience strongly desired
• Experience with SAP

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!