Senior Engineering Project Manager
Title: Senior Engineering Project Manager
Salary: $130,000 - $160,000
Location: Eastern Shore, MD OR Chesapeake Area, VA
Company Summary:
A well-established food and agricultural manufacturer is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead major capital projects across its operations network. This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team responsible for delivering large-scale facility expansions, modernization initiatives, and infrastructure improvements that support long-term operational performance. The company is known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership team, and commitment to investing in its people and facilities.
The Senior Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading multi-million dollar capital projects from concept development and approval through construction, commissioning, and project closeout
- Managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and project execution plans to ensure successful delivery
- Coordinating engineering design activities and partnering with operations, maintenance, safety, environmental, and quality teams
- Overseeing contractors, vendors, and construction activities to ensure safety, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved
- Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies to support project success
- Managing change control processes, project reporting, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle
- Supporting facility expansion, modernization, reliability, and cost-improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
The Senior Engineering Project Manager should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline)
- 8+ years of experience managing capital projects within manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or food processing environments
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-million-dollar engineering or capital projects
- Strong background in budgeting, scheduling, project controls, contractor management, and change management
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and work effectively within plant environments
- Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and operational startup activities
- PE license and/or PMP certification is a plus
- Experience within grain handling, oilseed processing, feed production, refining, or bulk material handling operations is preferred
Benefits/Perks:
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Opportunity to lead high-impact capital projects within a growing organization
If you're interested in this role, please apply below now!
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