Engineering CAPEX Project Manager - Contract Role

Aequor; Chattanooga (TN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aequor is seeking a Project Manager in Chattanooga to lead packaging and processing operations projects from concept through execution and startup. The role requires coordinating design engineering, procurement, installed systems, budgeting, schedules, and cross-functional teamwork to meet site goals while ensuring GMP and FDA compliance.

The position is a contract through June 2027 with a potential extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management, process design, manufacturing, and contractor supervision.
• Must be well rounded with a solid grasp of many engineering disciplines as well as plant operations and construction.
• Proven track record developing and executing major, complex projects.
• Experience with technical writing via establishing Work Instructions, SOPs, and OPLs.
• Mechanical aptitude & Critical Thinking Skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform all aspects of project engineering including design, procurement, construction management, installation, and qualification.
• Plan, establish budgets, develop complex schedules and coordinate resources to ensure delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and cash flow for all projects.
• Drive results in Engineering metrics and own the following (KPIs): Budget Adherence %, Cash Flow Adherence %, Vertical Startup Adherence %, Critical Success Factor Adherence %, Projects Submitted, Projects Approved, CAPEX $ Spent vs Annual Budget.
• Site liaison and team participant for projects that are being executed by non site-based engineering resources.
• Champion Early Equipment Management (EEM) program including optimization, maintenance, retirement, and Startup Management (SUM).
• Develops cost estimates and conceptual designs for new products, line extensions, and packaging operations.
• Develop standards for equipment, systems, and engineering processes for assigned functional area and collaborate with other global technical teams.
• Works with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot, modify, and improve packaging and processing equipment.
• Collaborates with Department Managers to improve productivity through process changes, equipment replacement, or additional equipment.
• Champion Safety objectives; strive for zero incidents and supports a people-centered safety culture within the maintenance and engineering teams.
• Provide leadership and coaching to continuously improve the effectiveness of the technical function.
• Strict adherence to Company and OSHA safety requirements, SOPs, GMP Compliance, and FDA regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Support reduction in environmental impacts across all sites, including energy savings and utility monitoring.
• Establish and maintain constant communication across all levels of the organization.

Connaissances

Project management

Design engineering

Budgeting

Scheduling

CAD experience

FDA/GMP awareness

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)

Project Management Professional Certification

Professional Engineer Certification

Outils

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Aequor is seeking a Project Manager in Chattanooga to lead packaging and processing operations projects from concept through execution and startup. The role requires coordinating design engineering, procurement, installed systems, budgeting, schedules, and cross-functional teamwork to meet site goals while ensuring GMP and FDA compliance.

The position is a contract through June 2027 with a potential extension.