Project Manager (Engineering - Packaging Equipment)

Barry-Wehmiller • Columbia, MD

1d • $105,000 - $150,000

About The Position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm serving clients in food and beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries. The Project Manager will join the Packaging Systems Practice and work with technical specialists, subject matter experts, clients, vendors, and contractors to deliver packaging equipment and manufacturing automation projects.

The role leads packaging line design, integration, installation, and start-up for capital projects, including work on estimates, justifications, budgets, schedules, implementation, equipment acquisition, troubleshooting, and documentation. The Project Manager develops equipment designs and specifications, designs equipment support systems, conducts bid analyses, and provides engineering solutions for continuous improvement. The role also evaluates existing packaging operations, identifies productivity and return-on-investment improvements, and specifies necessary tooling and packaging equipment.

This position requires travel for project needs, including installation and start-up, client and company meetings, training, and industry events. The company describes a flexible career path supported by mentorship and professional development resources, including its First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. A candidate who is still developing toward Project Manager readiness may also be considered for growth into a Design Group Engineering Consultant role.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of project management experience with packaging systems or manufacturing automation applications.
• Solid understanding of process systems, utilities, packaging systems, CAD drafting, controls, equipment procurement, and project installation, training, and start-up.
• Experience delivering projects on budget and schedule, managing complex scopes and client interactions, and supervising contractors.
• Ability to organize and execute multiple project responsibilities simultaneously.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with clients and suppliers in engineering and operational environments.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and grow client relationships and new business opportunities.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements, meetings, training, and industry events.
• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food, beverage, life sciences, household products, or personal care industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging line design, integration, installation, and start-up for capital projects in the food and beverage or life sciences industries.
• Manage project estimation, justification, budget, schedule, implementation, equipment acquisition, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Develop equipment designs and specifications, design equipment support systems, and conduct bid analyses.
• Lead communications with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contractors.
• Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry-standard tools and procedures.
• Evaluate existing packaging operations and recommend solutions to improve productivity and deliver immediate return on investment.
• Identify and specify required tooling and packaging equipment within project timelines.
• Develop, maintain, and grow client relationships and new business opportunities.
• Organize and execute multiple project responsibilities while managing complex scopes and client interactions.
• Supervise contractors and help ensure projects are delivered on budget and schedule.
• Travel as needed for project installation and start-up, client and company meetings, training, and industry events.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• Flexible career path.

What This Job Offers

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