Project Engineering Superintendent

As a Project Engineering Superintendent at Arconic, your primary responsibilities include leading and supervising Project Engineers, ensuring safe execution of projects in line with the Lancaster Mill Business plan, onboarding and training external contracted engineers, and managing CAPEX and MM Expense projects. You're also tasked with enforcing safety policies and ensuring compliance with all relevant building codes.

To excel in the Project Engineering Superintendent position at Arconic, you typically need a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field along with significant experience in project management. Strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of safety regulations, and experience working with contractual obligations are also essential for this role.

At Arconic, safety is a top priority, especially for a Project Engineering Superintendent. The role involves enforcing company safety policies, conducting training sessions for engineers and contractors, and ensuring that all projects comply with federal, state, and local safety codes. Continuous monitoring of site conditions and taking proactive measures to mitigate risks is also crucial.

As a Project Engineering Superintendent at Arconic, you will manage various projects, including Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects, Maintenance and Material Expense (MM Expense) projects, and Engineering Services Requests (ESR). Each project's focus will vary, but they will all align with achieving plant engineering goals and contributing to operational excellence.

At Arconic, we believe in developing our talent. A Project Engineering Superintendent has considerable opportunities for career advancement, with potential pathways leading to higher management roles within engineering or operations. Continuous training and mentorship programs are an integral part of our culture that supports personal and professional growth.

To effectively answer this question, highlight specific examples of engineering teams you've managed, detailing your leadership style and strategies for motivating your team. Emphasize your experience in project execution and how you foster collaboration to achieve project goals.

Discuss specific situations where you've successfully managed projects under budget constraints. Explain your approach to prioritizing project elements, tracking expenses, and identifying cost-saving measures without compromising quality.

Provide a detailed account of the safety protocols you follow. Mention specific training initiatives you've undertaken and how you ensure compliance with safety regulations. It’s also good to include experiences where these measures have positively impacted project outcomes.

Talk about your understanding of relevant engineering standards and building codes. Explain your approach to ensuring compliance in projects, such as conducting audits, regular reviews, and collaborating with local authorities when necessary.

When answering this question, be sure to walk through the project from inception to completion. Discuss specific obstacles you faced, your problem-solving approach, and how your leadership facilitated a successful project outcome. Providing data or metrics to showcase success can add impact.

Outline your communication strategy, including regular updates, stakeholder meetings, and documentation practices. Give examples of how you’ve successfully engaged stakeholders in past projects to ensure alignment and address concerns promptly.

Discuss your philosophy on training, emphasizing the importance of a structured onboarding program. Share specific training techniques you've used or developed and how you evaluate and improve the training process based on feedback.

Be specific about the project management tools you are familiar with, such as Gantt charts, software like Microsoft Project, or Agile methodologies. Explain how these tools help you streamline project workflows and improve efficiency in engineering tasks.

Provide examples of conflict resolution strategies you've employed. Talk about how you encourage open communication, seek to understand different perspectives, and facilitate discussions that lead to collaborative solutions while maintaining team cohesion.

Discuss your methods for creating and maintaining project timelines, such as setting milestones, using project management software, and regular progress reviews. Include an example where your time management skills contributed to project success.