Engineering Project Manager

About the role

This position oversees the capital projects of various scales within the Corporate Engineering Department, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient project delivery within the allocated budget.

Responsibilities

• Develops scope of work, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings, bid documents, and schedules for NWF management approval.
• Collaborates with facility staff to prepare capital appropriation requests and works with NWF management for approval.
• Manages project design and development to meet project objectives on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Works with equipment vendors to obtain and evaluate competitive proposals, prepares purchase requisitions, and approves project-related invoices for payment.
• Schedules equipment deliveries, services, or trades, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Oversees contractors, construction, and field installation of processing systems, conducting factory acceptance tests and pre-delivery inspections.
• Coordinates equipment start-up, commissioning, and training, and develops supporting documentation for equipment operation.
• Protects company assets and intellectual property, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10+ years of project management or project engineering experience.
• CAD knowledge (experience a plus).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of process and electrical controls.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Open to relocation and/or position based out of a NWF facility, preferably Chicago, Erlanger, KY, or Memphis, TN.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or equivalent experience.
• Open to relocation and/or position be based out of a NWF facility, preferably Chicago, Erlanger, KY, or Memphis, TN.
• Must be willing to travel 60-70% of the time.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Technical expertise in process and electrical controls.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with CAD software.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Cash Accumulation Plan (401K)
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

Pay

$150,000 - $180,000 per year

Schedule

On-site 5 days a week with travel 60-70% of the time.