Director, Project Engineering

Primary Responsibilities

• Directly manage both internal and external engineering resources, key EPC partners, ensure adherence to capital processes, develop staff personnel, project priority setting and resourcing, and personnel performance management.
• Deliver Executional Excellence through developing & validating project scopes, budgets, cashflow forecasts, risk analyses, commissioning plans, and schedule.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• The top candidate is an experienced people leader with both internal & external Project Engineers.
• Extensive project management both directly and indirectly.
• Assists in the development of project budget, scope, schedule, LEAN metrics, labour maps, site master planning and value engineering options.
• Presents capital request for Executive approval.
• Project scale and complexity require highly refined cost & schedule management skill.
• You know best practices for formulating a PO strategy grounded in stringent performance milestones to minimize cost risk.
• Vendor management expertise to maintain schedule.
• Conducts EPC formal review process of cost metrics, presenting to executive steering team.
• This role serves as the project interface with all stakeholders and operational customers.
• Skilled collaborator with construction partners, equipment vendors, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Heathy & Safety and Operations management team to deliver exceptional performance metrics.
• Manages project coordination, prioritization and adherence to construction means and methods.
• Affirms proper execution of engineering and Food Safety design standards.
• Leverages skill and influence to deliver best value solutions and fit for purpose application.
• Captivates with Technical Subject Matter Experts, Health & Safety, Quality, and Operations during design, construction, commission, & start-up.
• Advises Engineering leadership on resource allocation across initiatives to best support Early Management & Vertical Startup practices.
• Works with the Executive team to develop the initiative capital budget and cashflow plan.

Work Experiences

• 15+ years’ experience within manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in commodity refining/milling, pulp processing, industrial chemical processing, and/or food manufacturing required.
• Previous experience managing manufacturing production or maintenance teams a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Process Degree required from an ABET accredited university).

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.

Essential Capabilities

• Strong problem-solving skills and deep engineering technical aptitude.
• Expert level project management skills: PMP or equivalent experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships and interact with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to provide both tactical and strategic leadership.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to train, develop and upskill.