Food & Beverage Engineering Project Lead (Remote)

Foth; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Foth seeks an Engineering Project Manager – Consumer Products to lead capital and improvement projects for Food & Beverage manufacturing clients. You will serve as the primary client interface, overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, and multi-discipline teams from concept through installation and start-up.

You will manage procurement, safety, and project delivery while identifying efficiencies and growth opportunities. Travel ~25–35%; base compensation ranges with bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Capital project experience and multi-discipline team leadership.
• Experience in the Food & Beverage manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client interface, leading scope development, proposal support, issue resolution, and long-term client relationships.
• 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; evaluate bids and award contracts.
• Coordinate with construction management to support installation, check-out, and start-up activities; align OEMs and contractors.
• Develop and enforce project-specific safety plans and client safety standards.
• Identify efficiencies and support business development through strong project delivery.
• Travel as required (approximately 25–35%).

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Capital projects

Food & Beverage industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Foth seeks an Engineering Project Manager – Consumer Products to lead capital and improvement projects for Food & Beverage manufacturing clients. You will serve as the primary client interface, overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, and multi-discipline teams from concept through installation and start-up.

You will manage procurement, safety, and project delivery while identifying efficiencies and growth opportunities. Travel ~25–35%; base compensation ranges with bonuses.