Engineering Project Director

Foth • Cincinnati, OH

8d • $155,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Foth is seeking an Engineering Project Director to lead complex, multi-discipline capital projects and serve as a trusted advisor to major Food and Beverage and Paper and Converting clients. The position may be based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, any of Foth’s 33 locations, or fully remote within the United States. The role calls for substantial experience managing large capital programs, guiding multi-discipline teams, shaping execution strategies, and influencing senior-level stakeholders. Travel is approximately 25–35 percent. Following successful integration, the candidate may advance into a leadership role, which could involve a different title and compensation range.

The Project Director leads projects from concept through start-up, with accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance. The role provides executive oversight of project teams, subcontractors, and vendors; supports client relationships and business development; and drives effective project controls, procurement, construction coordination, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Industry experience in Consumer Products manufacturing.
• 15 or more years of capital project experience, including leading multi-discipline teams.
• Proven success managing complex projects exceeding $10 million or of similar scale and scope.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Program management experience overseeing multiple related projects within a broader capital program and ensuring consistent delivery aligned with client objectives.

Nice To Haves

• 20 or more years of experience in Food and Beverage or Paper Converting environments.
• Experience guiding or mentoring project managers or project engineers.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in an engineering consulting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support or lead business development activities.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with effective verbal and written communication in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs, leading scope definition, execution strategy, proposal support, and long-term relationship management.
• Communicate project expectations and technical information clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Lead large, complex, multi-discipline capital projects from concept through start-up, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance.
• Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors; guide staffing strategies; mentor project managers and project engineers; and support team performance.
• Oversee project controls, including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, cost management, and project management software.
• Direct procurement and contracting strategies for major equipment, materials, and services, including T&M, Lump Sum, and GMP contracting methods.
• Partner with construction management to support installation, technical check-out, commissioning, and start-up, including coordination with OEMs and contractors.
• Lead teams through change by building alignment, fostering trust, and driving positive transitions across project phases.
• Apply analytical, facilitation, and organizational problem-solving skills to evaluate project challenges and make timely decisions.
• Champion project and site safety culture and ensure compliance with Foth and client safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery by identifying execution efficiencies, advancing best practices, and contributing thought leadership.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and contributing to strategic pursuits.
• Travel as required, approximately 25–35 percent.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time and part-time members are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off.
• Other voluntary benefits.
• Members may be eligible for bonuses through the Earned Performance Incentive program.
• All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses.
• Exempt members are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior