Lead Food Process Engineering Manager

Prominent-Career-Solutions,-LL; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Prominent-Career-Solutions, LLC is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Nashville to lead large-scale technical projects within the food industry. You will oversee design, development, and implementation, managing engineers directly or indirectly and coordinating with vendors and plant teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years’ experience, strong project management, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Ability to travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates.
• Ensure designs meet required standards and codes and validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage project execution by directing vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Partner with vendors and contractors to plan layouts and meet utility requirements.
• Review consultant work and recommend adjustments and maintain documentation.
• Conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases.
• Define scope of work, prepare and evaluate proposals.
• Submit regular reports to management on project status.
• Manage contract administration and reviews bid packages.
• Prepare project documents (budget analyses, plans, schedules, etc.) and monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Teamwork

Adaptability

Engineering economics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prominent-Career-Solutions, LLC is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Nashville to lead large-scale technical projects within the food industry. You will oversee design, development, and implementation, managing engineers directly or indirectly and coordinating with vendors and plant teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years’ experience, strong project management, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.