Automation Project Leader – Equipment & Capital Projects

Software Placement Group, SPG; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Travel 50%

On-site work

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG seeks a Project Engineering Manager to lead equipment automation and capital project initiatives in the food processing and meat industry. You will partner with cross-functional teams to translate automation needs into cost-effective engineering solutions.

You will oversee projects from concept through completion, manage multi-million dollar scopes, and travel about 50% to support locations while maintaining documentation and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years in a leadership role including team development
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational/design issues
• Knowledge of installation/construction project scheduling
• Project management and contract administration skills; ability to interpret codes/standards
• Proficiency in engineering economics and AutoCAD
• Willingness to travel ~50% of the time

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, and prepare project cost estimates
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses to ensure viable, cost-effective designs
• Define design criteria per codes and standards, validate field work, and create as-built drawings
• Review projects for accuracy, manage execution by directing vendors/contractors
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and engineers
• Direct equipment vendors on layout planning, utilities, and installation timelines
• Review consultant work products and recommend adjustments
• Maintain documentation including manuals, drawings, parts lists, and vendor contacts
• Conduct planning, design, and reviews during pre-project studies
• Prepare scope of work, RFQs, and evaluate submissions
• Submit progress reports to management on deadlines
• Administer contracts and review bid packages for compliance
• Prepare justification, budgets, calculations, plans, and schedules
• Monitor installations to ensure budgets/specifications are met

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team development

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Software Placement Group, SPG seeks a Project Engineering Manager to lead equipment automation and capital project initiatives in the food processing and meat industry. You will partner with cross-functional teams to translate automation needs into cost-effective engineering solutions.

You will oversee projects from concept through completion, manage multi-million dollar scopes, and travel about 50% to support locations while maintaining documentation and schedules.