Ice Cream Project Planning & Cost Control Manager

The Magnum Ice Cream Company•Sikeston, MO

1d•$103,000 - $154,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Planning & Cost Control Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of portfolio management of multiple site projects. This role is responsible for end-to-end project planning, schedule control, cost tracking, and progress reporting, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Brands, and R&D to ensure projects are delivered on time, in full, and within approved budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline)
8+ years of experience in large-scale capital project execution
Proven experience in: Experience working in live manufacturing sites and navigating operational constraints during project execution
Project planning and schedule control for Large Scale Capital Project.
CapEx and cost management
Timeline monitoring and reporting
Construction and site execution environments
Hands-on experience with advance project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
Strong understanding and experience of construction, installation, and commissioning activities for Packaging Lines, Utilities, Mix plant and Building.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to work across multiple projects
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multi-site environments
Ability to lead and influence up and down the organization
Strong ownership of project outcomes
Able to navigate through unexpected challenges and drive execution

Nice To Haves

Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results
Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization
Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and control integrated project schedules using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar planning software
Ensure project execution plans across all North America sites are aligned and progressing as planned
Track all project activities to ensure milestones and critical paths are achieved
Identify and maintain a project risk register; proactively assess schedule/cost risks and implement mitigation strategies across all projects
Coordinate the project timeline with Strategic Planning team, Factory team ,Engineering team and Supply planning team.
Manage Management of Change across all construction sites.
Manage any change in scope and cost control.
Track project costs against approved CapEx budgets and quarterly phasing
Ensure POs are placed on time and aligned with project schedules
Monitor commitments, actuals, and forecasts to maintain cost discipline
Report any deviations from approved cost or phasing plans in a timely manner.
Lead Early Equipment Management pillar for Transformation projects.
Lead Value Engineering Workshops and track record of activities.
Prepare and lead weekly and monthly project progress reports
Develop and present S‑Curves and other project performance indicators
Provide clear visibility on schedule, cost, risks, and mitigations to leadership
Track and report site safety performance and HSE records related to projects
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Brands, and R&D to ensure execution strategies align with sales plans, product launches, and business priorities
Support integrated decision-making across functions to protect timelines and outcomes
Travel to North America manufacturing sites to review progress, validate reporting, and support project governance
Act as a key point of contact for project controls, ensuring consistency and rigor across sites