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

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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. 
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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 clea