Engineering Project Manager - Paper Converting

The Foth Companies; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead innovative projects in the paper converting sector. This role offers the flexibility to work fully remote, allowing you to thrive in a collaborative and values-driven environment. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, executing projects within budget and timeline, and leading a multi-discipline engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying professional growth and development. If you are passionate about engineering and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the paper converting industry with project management experience.
• Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling and financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact with clients for project activities.
• Develop and execute projects within budget and schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Budget Management

Safety Compliance

Procurement Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Manager who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients' success. This position offers the flexibility to work fully remote. Preference will be given to candidates located near a Foth office.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the primary point of contact with the client for project activities.
2. Work with clients to develop scope, proposals, resolve conflicts, and build the Foth relationship.
3. Develop and execute projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments.
4. Manage all project activities in accordance with the schedule and take responsibility for overall execution of work.
5. Document and execute all changes in scope of project.
6. Develop new business opportunities through excellent project execution.
7. Direct and coordinate the engineering design team, subcontractor activities, scope of work, and contract specifications.
8. Anticipate project staffing needs and provide input to the selection of project team members.
9. Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members.
10. Work with procurement resources to solicit, bid, analyze, and award installation services / contracts.
11. Provide direction related to procurement of parts and equipment and develop or assist with procurement plans when required.
12. Establish project safety plans and ensure communication to all employees on the job.
13. Promote, support, and monitor safety policies of Foth and its clients.
14. Work closely with construction management resources during installation phases.
15. Develop or assist with installation, technical check-out, and start-up plans.
16. Coordinate OEM service representatives and contractors during start-up.
17. Identify and address potential problems with clients, engineering, OEMs, subcontractors, and project teams.
18. Collaborate internally and with clients to improve work process efficiencies.
19. Travel as needed for data gathering, design reviews, installations, start-ups, and troubleshooting (approximately 30% annually).

Required Qualifications and Experience (within the last 5 years):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Paper Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience within the paper converting industry.
• 3+ years of project management experience in the paper converting industry with multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Experience with various contracting models such as time and materials, lump sum, guaranteed maximum, etc.
• Proficiency with project management tools for scheduling and financial tracking.
• Experience in capital project management and scope definition efforts.
• Proficiency with MS Project.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience within the paper converting industry.
• 7+ years of project management experience within the industry using multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Project Management Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 24 months.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Experience in a consulting environment.
• Experience leading proposal generation, with or without RFP.
• Experience using Primavera P6.