Project Engineer – Building & Utility Projects (Facilities Mexico)

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

The Project Engineer (Building & Utilities) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing construction and utility infrastructure projects within industrial facilities in Mexico and the America region. This role manages scope, schedule, cost, design coordination, contractor oversight, and technical quality for projects involving buildings, facility expansions, and critical utility systems.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for building construction, facility upgrades, and utility system projects.

• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, and resources for capital projects.

• Prepare and manage project documentation including charters, schedules, estimates, and risk registers.

• Coordinate design development from conceptual to detailed engineering.

• Review engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, architectural plans, utility calculations, and specifications.

• Ensure integration between building systems and site utilities.

• Support equipment selection, FAT/SAT coordination, and commissioning.

• Oversee construction contractors ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

• Conduct site inspections and resolve construction issues.

• Ensure compliance with NOM standards and international regulations.

• Develop project budgets and track expenditures.

• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure proper handover including documentation and training.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• At least 3years of experience in industrial project engineering.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods and utility systems.

• Experience with drawings, specifications, and contractor management.

• Proficiency with project management tools.

• Knowledge of CAPEX processes and procurement cycles.

• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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