Project Engineering Manager

Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager: Looking to hire a Strategic Project Engineering Manager who is passionate about technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation. The Strategic Project Manager will play a key role in driving cutting-edge automation projects for the meat processing industry. This Manager will collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional teams to understand automation needs and translate them into innovative solutions. As a trusted authority in project management with equipment automation, this role tackles the most complex challenges, turning visionary concepts into reality.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the 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 Project Engineering Manager:

- Bachelors 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.