Project Manager - Engineer

AGP Ag Processing Inc•Omaha, NE

About The Position

AG Processing Inc. (AGP) is hiring a Project Manager for its Corporate Engineering team. The role supports operations and production teams by analyzing, developing, coordinating, and executing engineering projects across company facilities. Projects span the full lifecycle, from concept development and feasibility through preliminary engineering, design, bidding, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. The position works with internal teams and external engineering firms, contractors, and vendors to deliver facility and production projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. Travel of up to 30%, including occasional overnight travel, is required. Salary is commensurate with experience. AGP is a cooperative that processes, sells, and transports soybeans, grains, and related products. Its plants process soybeans for products including animal feed, vegetable oil, and fuels. The company describes itself as financially strong and stable, with opportunities for employees to learn, expand their expertise, and grow their careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
5–8 years of project engineering experience.
Well-rounded engineering knowledge that can be applied across disciplines.
Knowledge of engineering and construction practices, procedures, and applicable industry regulations.
Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and instructions.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and engineering documentation standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Sound judgment and ability to make informed decisions using available information.
Ability to coordinate schedules and resources to keep projects on track.
Willingness to travel up to 30%, including occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering degree.
Project engineering experience in an agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, or processing environment.
Soybean processing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual project designs, define project requirements, identify facility modifications, and prepare preliminary cost estimates and payback analyses to assess project feasibility.
Lead projects through preliminary engineering, field investigations, design, bidding, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
Partner with external engineering firms, contractors, and vendors to coordinate project design and execution.
Develop design/build bid packages with documentation to obtain complete and competitive bids.
Perform engineering calculations and analyses to resolve operational issues and identify improvement opportunities.
Create and review drawings, including general arrangements, flow diagrams, and site plans.
Conduct field investigations and document existing and as-built conditions for project development.
Work with internal engineering, operations, purchasing, and accounting teams to advance projects.
Coordinate work assignments and priorities to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.