Capital Projects Engineering Lead

Roskam Baking Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large capital projects from concept to commissioning. You will define scope, budgets, schedules, and procurements, coordinating with Controls, Mechanical, Infrastructure, Packaging, Finance, and Operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and successful closeout.

PMP preferred; 10+ years in engineering project management. This role partners with sales and commercialization for Stage-Gate launches and requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in engineering or a related industry.
• Proven track record managing large-scale engineering projects from conception through completion.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, practices, and standards in the food industry.
• Proficiency in interpreting and working with PFDs and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead large capital projects from conceptualization through commissioning and closure.
• Define project scope, mass flows, equipment requirements, square footage, labor allocation, and throughput rates.
• Partner with Finance to prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Document and manage project details through the FEL process, including schedules, cost workbooks, cash flows, and scope documents.
• Integrate technical input from internal engineering disciplines, including Controls and Automation, Mechanical Design, Infrastructure, and Packaging.
• Collaborate with Commercialization and Sales teams to manage project launches following the Stage-Gate process.
• Engage Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and R&D during all FEL, Stage-Gate, design, installation, and start-up phases requiring technical definition.
• Oversee procurement processes, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Track and report on project performance, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, schedule, and cash flow targets.
• Lead project closeout activities, delivering final documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

CAD

Job description

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large capital projects from concept to commissioning. You will define scope, budgets, schedules, and procurements, coordinating with Controls, Mechanical, Infrastructure, Packaging, Finance, and Operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and successful closeout.

PMP preferred; 10+ years in engineering project management. This role partners with sales and commercialization for Stage-Gate launches and requires