Engineering Project Manager II

Roskam Baking Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large capital projects from concept to commissioning. You will define scope, budgets, schedules, and procurements, coordinating with Controls, Mechanical, Infrastructure, Packaging, Finance, and Operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and successful closeout.

PMP preferred; 10+ years in engineering project management. This role partners with sales and commercialization for Stage-Gate launches and requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in engineering or a related industry.
• Proven track record managing large-scale engineering projects from conception through completion.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, practices, and standards in the food industry.
• Proficiency in interpreting and working with PFDs and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead large capital projects from conceptualization through commissioning and closure.
• Define project scope, mass flows, equipment requirements, square footage, labor allocation, and throughput rates.
• Partner with Finance to prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Document and manage project details through the FEL process, including schedules, cost workbooks, cash flows, and scope documents.
• Integrate technical input from internal engineering disciplines, including Controls and Automation, Mechanical Design, Infrastructure, and Packaging.
• Collaborate with Commercialization and Sales teams to manage project launches following the Stage-Gate process.
• Engage Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and R&D during all FEL, Stage-Gate, design, installation, and start-up phases requiring technical definition.
• Oversee procurement processes, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Track and report on project performance, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, schedule, and cash flow targets.
• Lead project closeout activities, delivering final documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

CAD

Job description

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Essential Functions/Duties:

• Lead large capital projects from conceptualization through commissioning and closure.


• Define project scope, mass flows, equipment requirements, square footage, labor allocation, and throughput rates.


• Partner with Finance to prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow projections.


• Document and manage project details through the FEL process, including schedules, cost workbooks, cash flows, and scope documents.


• Integrate technical input from internal engineering disciplines, including Controls and Automation, Mechanical Design, Infrastructure, and Packaging.


• Collaborate with Commercialization and Sales teams to manage project launches following the Stage-Gate process.


• Engage Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and R&D during all FEL, Stage-Gate, design, installation, and start-up phases requiring technical definition.


• Oversee procurement processes, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.


• Track and report on project performance, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, schedule, and cash flow targets.


• Lead project closeout activities, delivering final documentation and lessons learned.

Performance is measured by:

• On-time launch to production and closure of projects.


• Adherence to budget and cost targets.


• Fulfillment of cash flow projections.


• Delivery of project scope as defined during conceptualization.


• Adherence to the capital spend plan as a team, maintaining budget variance within ±5% and meeting cash flow targets.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field.


• 10+ years of project management experience in engineering or a related industry.


• Proven track record managing large-scale engineering projects from conception through completion.


• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent preferred.


• Strong understanding of engineering principles, practices, and standards in the food industry.


• Proficiency in interpreting and working with mechanical drawings, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).


• Skilled in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar) and engineering tools (e.g., CAD).


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors.


• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to defined scope.

Benefits and Compensation:

• medical, dental, and vision benefits


• tuition reimbursement


• life and disability insurance


• 401 (k) plan with company match

AAP/EEO Statement:

Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer - from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development.

Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.

At Roskam, we're like family.

We rely on the exceptional strengths, collective imagination, and tireless energy of our team members to please our customers.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that encourages many backgrounds and cultures where the contributions of all stakeholders are valued and respected.

We invite you to start your career path here, through a variety of opportunities tailored to engage and inspire.