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Construction Engineer - Aerospace Materials Manufacturing
Mojave, CA
Ready for an aerospace adventure? PPG Aerospace in Mojave, CA has an exciting onsite opportunity for an Experienced Construction Engineer to join our Aerospace Manufacturing team!
As an Construction Engineer - Aerospace Materials Manufacturing you will oversee a groundbreaking initiative, managing a $35 million budget and collaborating with diverse contractors. Enjoy the best of both worlds, working with our creative team in the office while being hands-on with construction professionals. From coordinating installations to ensuring safety and engineering drawings, your versatile role brings this endeavor to life. Join us today and redefine aerospace possibilities.
This position will work on-site at our Mojave, CA facility and will report to the Site Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support and coordination for the Mojave PPG Aerospace project portfolio, including close interaction with GAMT and Operations engineering leads to deliver solutions, monitor project status, and ensure timely engineering responses during construction.
• Engage early in project development and various engineering design stages to offer constructability input, minimize field construction risks, and contribute to inter-discipline collaboration through team meetings and model reviews.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of PPG standards and core construction activities (piping, foundations, lifts, instrumentation, electrical) to serve as a resource during field walks, model reviews, and construction readiness assessments.
• Participate in constructability-related reviews such as QA/QC, schedule controls, estimates, systems identification, purchasing, contracting, field HSE, and construction readiness to support project execution.
• Conduct routine field verifications and visits to ensure accurate engineering deliverables, monitor construction progress, and maintain communication with PPG construction representatives and contractors.
• Coordinate with Hargrove engineering to develop construction work packages and proactively track permits to closure, including regular meetings with the Permit Lead and participation in weekly construction meetings.
• Facilitate timely engineering responses to RFIs by vetting questions and driving resolution, supporting smooth construction operations and effective project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience managing construction projects, manufacturing, process or design engineering required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable California engineering, industrial, and building codes and COR permit required.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

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The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary.
PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.
About us:
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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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