Engineering Project Manager – Agricultural Manufacturing

Perdue Farms Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to drive capital projects across facilities, overseeing budgets, schedules, and resources. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cross-location coordination.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of capital project management in agricultural product manufacturing, proficiency with Excel and AutoCAD, and strong communication and analytical skills. Travel will be 30%–45% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PE preferred for senior roles.
• 7+ years of capital project management in agricultural product manufacturing.
• Proficiency with standard software applications (Excel, AutoCAD, Word).
• Strong communication, math, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of capital projects to improve manufacturing and maintenance processes.
• Manage multiple capital projects from initiation to completion with PM best practices.
• Forecast budgets, schedules, and resource needs for capital projects.
• Monitor cost control to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering standards.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing technologies

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

PMP certification

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Word

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to drive capital projects across facilities, overseeing budgets, schedules, and resources. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cross-location coordination.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of capital project management in agricultural product manufacturing, proficiency with Excel and AutoCAD, and strong communication and analytical skills. Travel will be 30%–45% of the time.