Engineering Project Manager
Overview
A leading food and agricultural manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee capital investments and plant improvement initiatives across multiple production facilities. This position will play a key role in planning, executing, and delivering projects focused on operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and long-term facility growth.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing capital projects within a manufacturing environment and be comfortable leading initiatives from concept through startup and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead capital projects from concept, design, and planning through startup and completion.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and overall project execution.
- Oversee equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and vendors.
- Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and implementation plans.
- Monitor project performance and drive on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
- Support commissioning, startup, and operational handoff activities.
- Assist with contractor selection, bid reviews, and vendor management.
- Travel to support projects across multiple manufacturing and processing facilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience leading capital projects within agriculture, agri-processing, food manufacturing, grain handling, feed, milling, or other industrial processing environments.
- Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, and equipment installations.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, facility infrastructure, and project execution methodologies.
- Experience supporting plant expansions, process improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- PMP certification, PE license, or equivalent project leadership experience is a plus.
Work Environment
This position will involve both office and plant-floor activities. Candidates should be comfortable working in active manufacturing facilities, including exposure to varying temperatures, heights, noise levels, and industrial equipment. The role may require climbing stairs and platforms, use of personal protective equipment, and periodic visits to remote facilities, vendors, and project sites.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Direct ownership of high-visibility capital projects.
- Opportunity to influence facility performance and long-term operational strategy.
- Exposure to projects ranging from equipment upgrades to major plant expansions.
- Collaborative environment with significant interaction across operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
- Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.
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