Impactful Utilities & Environmental Project Lead

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan contributions

Paid time off from day one

Job summary

Lactalis USA is hiring a Utilities & Environmental Project Manager to lead capital projects in the US, based in Nampa, ID or Buffalo, NY. You will drive design, implementation, and support for utilities and wastewater/processing systems across plants, coordinating with Operations and Maintenance and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requires 5+ years in capital projects, expertise in HVAC systems, energy savings, and risk management, with strong vendor and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience on capital expenditure projects as project manager.
• Manufacturing industry experience; food industry preferred.
• Heating, cooling & air systems expertise; energy-saving focus.
• Knowledge of OSHA/DEQ/PSM/PHA requirements; AutoCAD (equipment & P&ID).

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from design through full implementation.
• Optimize utility and WWPT systems across plants.
• Develop scopes, budgets, timelines for submittals.
• Source vendors; negotiate quotes and manage project costs.
• Travel to plant and supplier sites nationally and internationally.

Skills

Project management

Capital projects

Mechanical engineering

Chemical engineering

Data analysis

AutoCAD

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID drawings

Job description

Lactalis USA is hiring a Utilities & Environmental Project Manager to lead capital projects in the US, based in Nampa, ID or Buffalo, NY. You will drive design, implementation, and support for utilities and wastewater/processing systems across plants, coordinating with Operations and Maintenance and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requires 5+ years in capital projects, expertise in HVAC systems, energy savings, and risk management, with strong vendor and cross-functional collaboration skills.