This is an onsite role to support the Jefferson plant expansion project. Full production line, processing, equipment, packaging, utilities, small warehouse addition. Overtime is expected to get the job completed including some evenings as needed. The team is looking for a Project Engineering Manager with Process/food manufacturing project experience (MUST HAVE).
Description
The Project Engineering Manager will manage small, minor, and major capital projects from end to end (concept, scope, cost, resources, funding, etc.) They'll maintain visibility to the design process, assure adherence to all established key components and project deliverables, and directly manage overall project execution including construction and commissioning. The Project Engineering Manager will coordinate with the client as well as with various other groups inside and outside of the organization.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate, and milestone schedule creation.
Monitor design progress and ensure deliverables are met in adherence to established project key components.
Receive design details from design team with full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution.
Select contractors and contracting methods based on engineering ways of working methodology.
Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects.
Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all project changes based on engineering ways of working methodology.
Manage and control project budget providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through development of project cost and status reports on at least a monthly basis or as requested by project stakeholders.
Manage and maintain project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter.
Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution.
Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):
Education:
Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an accredited university.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years' experience.
Process/Food manufacturing project experience.
Experience in execution of construction management, scheduling, cost planning, tracking cost, stakeholder communication, capital project management, managing contractors, bidding, startups, commissioning.
Scheduling software knowledge (P6 or Project), Cost Reporting and trending through project management tools and Microsoft Excel.