Chobani-posted 3 months ago
$144,000 - $216,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
OR
1,001-5,000 employees

This role is responsible for defining project scope, developing project budget, management of design, construction & start-up of wastewater treatment plants at the new Chobani greenfield site in Rome, NY as well as other Chobani sites. The successful candidate will have a high degree of project management skills, responsibility, highly effective communication skills, leadership, decision making ability and self-sufficiency. This role requires prior experience in managing large Capital projects for design and construction of wastewater treatment plants with a preference for experience in dairy manufacturing. Principal Project Engineer is a comparable grade level to Director of Project Engineering, however is an individual contributor role and does not have any direct reports.

  • Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management, end users, and key stakeholders.
  • Create work breakdown structures, capital expenditure requests, manage budgets, forecasts and facilitate asset creation.
  • Create and execute a detailed work plan which identifies the sequence of activities needed to successfully complete the project.
  • Select and manage the resources required to complete the project. Contract qualified consultants as appropriate.
  • Define the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.
  • Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project.
  • Perform proper change management practices in accordance to the Project Control Plan.
  • Follow Chobani’s project management structure and use the appropriate forms to document project activities.
  • Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure project performance and earned value meets project baseline plan.
  • Review the project schedule frequently with senior management and other stakeholders impacted by the project activities; update schedule as required.
  • Initiate, manage, and receive all budgeted project expenditures.
  • Manage cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and any variances to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).
  • Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the project closure process including asset cost allocation, outline nonvalue added activities, and asset disposals.
  • Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Available to work off hours and weekends as needed and required to complete projects.
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • On average of up to 3 weeks travel per month to Chobani sites.
  • Engineering Bachelor of Science degree
  • 8-10 years of Capital Project Engineering experience in the food and beverage industry, dairy is preferred.
  • Experience with design, construction and operation of Dairy Manufacturing Site Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plants.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Pro-active, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial/business acumen, excellent communication and teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize.
  • Inventory management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Positive attitude, high energy, flexibility, and personal initiative.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain professional demeanor.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Serve as back-up in the absence of other Project Engineers.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
  • 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
  • Fertility and childcare assistance.
  • 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
  • Wellness resources including employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter.
  • 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.
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