Engineering Project Manager

Newly Weds•Erlanger, KY

49d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Manages Corporate Engineering Department Capital Projects from concept to completion - scope development, cost estimate preparation, facility layout & design, equipment specification & procurement, through to construction, installation, and commissioning for assigned projects.

Requirements

Required to travel - up to 50% with both domestic and international travel
5-10+ years of project management project engineering experience.
CAD knowledge (experience a plus).
Must have experience in the food and beverage industry
Knowledge of process and electrical controls. Strong mechanical aptitude.
Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication, organization, and project management skill.
Open to relocation and/or position be based out of a NWF facility, preferably Chicago, Horn Lake MS, Cleveland TN, Springdale AR.

Responsibilities

Develops and manages capital projects of different scales. Sets scope of work, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings and sketches, bid documents, tabulation of vendor proposals & schedules for NWF management approval.
Oversees the project design and development to insure that the project delivers all project objectives, on time, and within the approved capital budget as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Works with equipment vendors to obtain competitive proposals that provide required equipment for projects. Prepares purchase requisitions and approves project-related invoices for payment. Schedules equipment deliveries, services, or trades.
Ensures compliance of equipment, construction, and safety standards with governing agencies such as FDA, AIB, BRC, etc.
Works cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, R&D, MIS, and other departments as required.
Oversees general contractors and field installation of building construction and processing systems - including insuring equipment and workmanship meet or exceed project requirements, preparing reports on fieldwork, initiating any required change orders, through to start-up, and commissioning.
Oversee development of supporting set-up, run, and change-over documentation for equipment, including Process Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions. May use appropriate input from the machine operators, supervisors, and other technical personnel.
Protects company assets, confidential information, and intellectual property.
Performs other duties or special projects as needed.