Capital Projects Engineering Manager

H.E.B.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H.E.B. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple mid-size engineering projects and support large capital initiatives. The role may be based at a manufacturing facility and involves scoping, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with senior leaders.

You will manage budgets, develop charters, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards. A technical background and strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a technical role in food/pharma/cosmetics/personal care or similar industry
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications and mainframe tools (e.g., E-mail, TSO, XPTR, CICS, OMI, IMS, PeopleSoft), and AXAPTA
• Advanced organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to implementation
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus
• Ability to collaboratively lead and influence stakeholders cross-functionally

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of engineering projects from feasibility through start-up for new equipment, processes, procedures, systems, including scoping, financial assessment, project handoff and support
• Develops and leads implementation of capital projects focusing on process improvements, new lines, facilities, and productivity/capacity improvements
• Develops project charters and ensures objectives, scope and budget are defined and approved in writing
• Plans and manages project budgets and cash flow estimation of final cost
• Collaborates cross-functionally with senior leadership for updates and reporting
• Defines roles and deliverables for core and extended teams; coordinates staffing with senior leadership
• Creates and maintains project schedules and budgets; updates as needed
• Works on strategic projects to aid senior management decisions
• Coordinates with multiple disciplines and vendors for integration with manufacturing standards and QA
• Prepares status reports for management and clients
• Applies change management to ensure scope changes align with strategy and budget
• Responsible for SOP documentation, training, communication, observation program, and standards manuals
• Coordinates with architectural, MEPR, civil, landscape, structural teams
• Reviews construction documents; edits drawings as needed
• Researches and proposes appropriate new projects
• Manages capital budget process with plant leaders and corporate office
• Reviews capital budget submissions and consolidates into division totals
• Reviews expenditures against budgets and validates plans
• Performs fixed asset reconciliations for depreciation and ROI calculations
• Designs and develops capital budget tools

Skills

Accounting principles

MS Office & mainframe tools

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

End-to-end project management

Independent work

Multitasking

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AXAPTA

PeopleSoft

Mainframe applications (TSO, XPTR, CICS, OMI, IMS)

Job description

H.E.B. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple mid-size engineering projects and support large capital initiatives. The role may be based at a manufacturing facility and involves scoping, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with senior leaders.

You will manage budgets, develop charters, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards. A technical background and strong communication skills are essential for success.