Strategic Project Engineering Manager

Simply Staffed • Kinston, NC

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About The Position

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Strategic Project Engineering Manager: Responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost estimates. Conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design is both viable and cost-effective. Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes, and validate field work, creating as-built drawings to document the final outcome. Review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness, and manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors. Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, ensuring alignment with management and engineering teams to successfully implement plans. Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules. Review work products submitted by consultants, offering recommendations for adjustments as necessary. Maintain comprehensive documentation, including equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information, ensuring all project details are properly organized and accessible. Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals. Determine the scope of work, prepare requests for proposals, and evaluate the proposals received to select the best approach. Submit detailed reports to management by established deadlines, keeping them informed on progress and key project developments. Responsible for contract administration, including reviewing bid packages to ensure compliance and completeness. Prepare essential project documents, such as justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules, to guide project execution. Monitor installations to ensure that proposal specifications and budgets are met, and you manage assigned budget activities to maintain financial control and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Continuously improve upon robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions Education & Experience Requirements of the Strategic Project Engineering Manager: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership, including team development and management, is required. Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues. Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling. Lay out and design experience Experience managing a multi-million dollar budget. Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Proficient in engineering economics. Proficient in AutoCAD. Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products. Ability to travel to other locations. (50% of the time). Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry. Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes. Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership, including team development and management, is required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Lay out and design experience
• Experience managing a multi-million dollar budget.
• Must possess Project Management skills
• Contract Administration skills
• National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
• Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials
• Preparing project cost estimates
• Conducting research, feasibility studies, and economic studies
• Determining design criteria based on required standards and codes
• Validating field work, creating as-built drawings
• Reviewing and checking engineering projects
• Managing project execution by guiding vendors and contractors
• Coordinating project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors
• Coordinating and providing direction to equipment vendors
• Reviewing work products submitted by consultants
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation
• Conducting engineering planning, design, and operational reviews
• Determining the scope of work, preparing requests for proposals, and evaluating the proposals received
• Submitting detailed reports to management
• Responsible for contract administration
• Preparing essential project documents
• Monitoring installations
• Managing assigned budget activities
• Continuously improve upon robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions

What This Job Offers

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