Senior Field Engineer

Conception to Reality, Inc. (CtR) offers project management, engineering, and construction management expertise to large-scale food and beverage packaging and process manufacturers. Established as the premier manufacturing engineering company since 1994, CtR has an impressive record of driving success to our clients through cost savings, increased production capacities, and improved line efficiencies. Our projects span thousands of job sites across world-class packaging operations throughout North America. We hold each other accountable, work together to problem solve, and prioritize our clients and the environment.

About the role

The primary responsibilities of this position are to oversee field engineering and construction within the given scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints, provide industry-specific, experienced consulting services, and deliver professional and concise technical communication to all project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-level customer relationships
• Manage construction/engineering projects through to completion, including:
  • Oversee daily work of contractors and vendors
  • Manage project scope and schedule
  • Coordinate and conduct on-site bid meetings with vendors and contractors
  • Conduct daily meetings while on site
  • Prepare and distribute daily reports; technical communication skills are critical
  • Manage permitting and fees
  • Mark-up “as-built” drawings and feed information back to CtR CAD or engineering resource
  • Create and update MS Project schedules
  • Create charts and spreadsheets using computational analysis in MS Excel
  • Request purchase orders and change orders
  • Conduct design reviews and implement efficiency improvements
  • Manage the completion of the punch list at the conclusion of the project
  • Ensure installation meets customer specifications
  • Train or oversee the training of customer production employees at the conclusion of the project
• Interact daily with:
  • CtR PM, mechanical/electrical/process engineers, and management
  • Customer corporate engineers and plant personnel (from operators to the plant director)
  • Contractors and vendors
  • Professional engineers (PEs) and others as needed
• Assist the Project Manager in performing conceptual work, feasibility activities, site audits, and completing scope-of-work documents from the design premise
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (preferably mechanical or civil) or Construction Management preferred
• 10 years' experience required; 15-20+ years preferred
• Manufacturing field experience, especially in the food and beverage industry, is required
• Technical manufacturing knowledge and practical project management experience
• Background in a production environment as a project engineer, maintenance manager, and/or production manager preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and AutoCAD Viewer
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) a plus
• 75% travel expected to client sites, depending on project needs

Skills

• Outstanding communication skills—especially written
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to work well within all levels of the client company
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing project planning, process systems, equipment, and operations
• Ability to resolve problems, make decisions, and be creative to keep activities moving forward
• Ability to create and update Gantt chart-style schedules
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up manufacturing line drawings
• Basic hands-on troubleshooting ability of mechanical and electrical issues
• Ability to create a project plan using logical thinking
• Ability to successfully prioritize and execute against an organized plan

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule

Pay

$45-$55 per hour, equivalent to $115,000-$150,000 annually

Schedule

• 75% travel to client sites
• Long and off-shift hours occasionally required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequently required to stand or walk for long periods (6-8 hours)
• Climb stairs and ladders, and navigate all areas of a construction zone and functioning plant environment
• Operate measuring equipment and work at a computer
• Talk and hear, and comply with all safety regulations
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Work performed in a manufacturing or construction environment, occasionally in an office environment
• Manufacturing environment is usually noisy and may be hot, cold, and/or wet
• Safety shoes, safety vests, safety glasses, and ear protection required when on-site at client manufacturing or construction locations
• Hair nets and beard nets required when on-site at client manufacturing locations