Engineering Project Manager, Food & Beverage – Remote/Hybrid

The Foth Companies; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager – Consumer Products to lead capital and improvement projects for manufacturing clients in the Food & Beverage industry. This role serves as the primary client interface and manages multi-discipline teams from scope through installation and start-up.

Candidates bring a BS in engineering, 5+ years PM experience, and capital project leadership; a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Capital project experience and multi-discipline team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client interface, leading scope development, proposal support, issue resolution, and long-term client relationship management.
• Lead the planning and execution of multi-discipline capital projects, ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Direct and manage project teams, subcontractors, and vendors; anticipate staffing needs and provide performance feedback.
• Manage project scope, including documentation and execution of approved changes.
• Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, and installation services, including bid evaluation and contract awards.
• Partner with construction management to support installation, technical check-out, and start-up activities; coordinate OEMs and contractors as needed.
• Develop and promote adherence to project-specific safety plans and applicable Foth and client safety standards.
• Identify execution efficiencies and support business development opportunities through strong project delivery.
• Travel as required (approximately 25–35%).

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client interface

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Job description

The Foth Companies is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager – Consumer Products to lead capital and improvement projects for manufacturing clients in the Food & Beverage industry. This role serves as the primary client interface and manages multi-discipline teams from scope through installation and start-up.

Candidates bring a BS in engineering, 5+ years PM experience, and capital project leadership; a PE license is preferred.