Director of Engineering Project Management

Chobani; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Director of Engineering Project Management to lead capital project execution across our manufacturing network. This is an engineering leadership role that combines hands-on experience in Food & Beverage environments with strategic, cross-functional oversight of multi-year capital programs.

You will manage a team of Project Managers, drive front-end project development, and partner with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure safety, schedule, and quality while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of capital project and engineering experience in Food & Beverage, Dairy, Beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
• 8+ years managing complex capital projects end-to-end: budgets, timelines, contractors, cross-functional execution.
• 5+ years leading engineering or technical project teams.
• Deep working knowledge of processing systems, packaging equipment, utilities, facility infrastructure, and plant operations.
• Experience executing CAPEX inside running production facilities safely.
• Strong financial acumen managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Ability to influence and align across all levels from plant floor to executives.
• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field required; PMP preferred; SAP/MS Project/AutoCAD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of large-scale capital projects from business case to handoff.
• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers for CAPEX across the manufacturing network.
• Drive major capital initiatives including plant expansions and upgrades.
• Develop and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets and forecasting.
• Lead front-end development: business case, scope, feasibility, and appropriation requests.
• Manage external engineering firms, contractors, and vendors across concurrent projects.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and turnover with Operations and Maintenance.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Skills

Capital project management

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

PMP

SAP

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Chobani is looking for a Director of Engineering Project Management to lead capital project execution across our manufacturing network. This is an engineering leadership role first - you will bring deep hands-on experience inside Food & Beverage, Dairy, or CPG production environments, and you will manage a team of Project Managers as the technical authority who sets direction, solves hard problems, and personally drives the highest-stakes initiatives.

*This is an onsite role at our Twin Falls, Idaho facility, this role is not eligible for Hybrid/remote schedules, relocation assistance is available,

• Own end-to-end execution of large-scale capital projects - from business case and scope definition through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff
• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers executing strategic CAPEX across Chobani's manufacturing network, providing technical direction and holding teams accountable to safety, schedule, budget, and quality
• Drive execution of major capital initiatives including greenfield and brownfield plant expansions, processing system installations, packaging line upgrades, utilities, and infrastructure projects
• Develop and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets - including cost estimating, bid leveling, contractor selection, change order management, and financial forecasting
• Lead front-end project development: business case development, scope definition, feasibility studies, and capital appropriation requests
• Manage external engineering firms, general contractors, equipment vendors, and construction teams across concurrent capital projects
• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational turnover of new systems and equipment in coordination with Operations and Maintenance
• Partner with plant leadership, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to align capital priorities with business objectives and production schedules
• Develop and execute short- and long-term capital planning strategies, including portfolio prioritization and resource allocation across the project pipeline
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks before they impact schedule, budget, or production - with a particular focus on executing inside live manufacturing environments
• Establish and enforce CAPEX execution standards, stage-gate processes, KPIs, and tools across the site.
• Provide executive-level communication on project status, financial performance, risk, and operational impact to senior and plant leadership

Requirements

• 10+ years of capital project and engineering experience inside Food & Beverage, Dairy, Beverage, or CPG manufacturing - this is required, not preferred
• 8+ years managing complex capital projects end-to-end: budgets, timelines, contractors, cross-functional execution
• 5+ years leading engineering or technical project teams
• Deep working knowledge of processing systems, packaging equipment, utilities, facility infrastructure, and plant operations
• Proven experience executing CAPEX inside running production facilities — you understand what it takes to do this safely without stopping the line
• Strong financial acumen managing multi-million-dollar capital budgets
• Ability to influence, communicate, and drive alignment across all levels — plant floor to executive leadership
• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field required (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or similar)
• PMP preferred; SAP, MS Project, AutoCAD familiarity a plus