Engineering Project Manager

New York Ag Connection; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Ag Connection is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering projects at a Central New York State facility with 30% travel to other sites. You will oversee scope, timelines, and budgets while coordinating cross-functional teams in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes project leadership, resource planning, and effective communication with management and regulatory bodies. This position requires travel readiness and strong technical acumen.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7-10 years of manufacturing experience (food, beverage, or pharma preferred).
• 4+ years in project management.
• Experience handling CapEx projects.
• Basic knowledge of process controls and automation systems is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review project proposals to determine time frame, funding, and procedures.
• Evaluate staffing needs and allocate resources across project phases.
• Direct and coordinate project personnel to meet schedule and budget.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve project problems with personnel.
• Coordinate project activities with government regulatory or other agencies.
• Regular travel to other facilities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineering Manager

We are seeking a talented Project Engineering Manager to join the team at a dynamic, reliable, and continuously expanding food & beverage manufacturer. The individual in this role will be based at one of their New York manufacturing facilities with 30% travel to others in the area. In this role, you will lead and oversee engineering projects ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope and budget.

Location: Central New York State

Job Responsibilities:

• Review project proposals or plans to determine the time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing the project.
• Evaluate staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Regular travel to other facilities.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering
• 7-10 years’ experience in manufacturing (food, beverage, or pharma preferred)
• 4+ years of experience in project management
• Experience handling CapEx projects
• Basic knowledge of process controls and automation systems is a plus
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Develop workable implementation plans
• Ability to travel up to 30%