Strategic Project Manager

The Value You’ll Bring

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you passionate about technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation? We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to join our dynamic team, where you'll play a key role in driving cutting-edge automation projects for the pork industry. In this role, you'll 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.

What You’ll Do

• Design Work: Develop preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, prepare 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.
• Design Implementation: 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.
• Reports and Proposals: 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.
• Review of Bids and Project Preparation: Review 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 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.

People Management

Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Qualifications

• 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 to include team development and management, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• 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.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations (50% of the time).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant.
• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Frequent vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.

Additional Information

• IndSPR-Corp Relocation Package Available
• EEO Information: Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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