Sr Engineering Project Manager

Responsibilities

JOB FUNCTION

The purpose of this job is to provide engineering project management and engineering services to support and help manufacturing facilities.  Job duties include project development, project implementation, problem solving, option development, meeting facilitating, team leadership and oversite of contractors and outside Engineering Project Managers.  Will help with capital planning for the future.  Will be responsible for completing job duties in a manner that supports safety, food safety, quality, and the environment.

JOB ACTIVITIES/DUTIES

• Provide engineering and technical services to all departments.
• Identify and implement projects to save costs, improve our business, and grow our business.
• Run successful problem-solving and project meetings.
• Develop several options/alternatives for all projects.
• Work with and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Support and lead successful project teams.
• Utilize existing Project Manager Standard Work process.
• Select, hire and manage contractors and engineering consultants.
• Manage multiple assigned engineering/technical service projects establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials.
• Control project schedule, costs and quality.
• Stay abreast of, evaluate and select appropriate facilities, equipment and technology.
• Prepare analysis of new and existing facilities, technologies and systems.
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost - benefit analysis.
• Provide construction management and start-up management.
• Review ergonomics, safety requirements and sanitation/GMP/food safety aspects of assigned projects.
• Participate and be an active member of the engineering department to foster teamwork and provide excellent customer service.
• Provide training and educational services to all departments when applicable.
• Conduct discussions with internal customers to obtain input and communicate project plans.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Bachelor degree in engineering required.  In lieu of degree, 10+ years of relevant experience; Extensive knowledge of project management and construction required.  Graduate studies in business, management, or engineering desired. PMP Certification and/or PE license is desirable.

Experience:  Cereal processing experience is a plus.  Minimum 10 years of experience including project management, process or facility design and contractor management in a process environment. Proven management experience of large, complex, multi-million dollar projects is required. Must be well rounded with grasp of many engineering disciplines, construction disciplines, as well as plant operations.

Technical Skills:  Ability to formulate and execute extremely complex plan for significant multi-million dollar projects that when complete, will meet project or company goals; In-depth engineering analysis and design. In-depth project scheduling; Sound analytical thinking; Ability to design, construct, and start-up facilities, processing, and utility systems of significant magnitude.

Travel:  Significant travel may be required for project management activities.

Other:  Must be able to read, write, and communicate in the English language.