Lead Food Project Engineering Manager

SIMPLY STAFFED; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMPLY STAFFED is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale engineering initiatives in the food industry. You will oversee design, development, and implementation while guiding a team of engineers directly or indirectly.

The role emphasizes independence with guidance on complex challenges. Responsibilities include managing vendors, coordinating schedules, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role including team development and management.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operations and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project Management and Contract Administration skills; interpretation of national codes and standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational planning, teamwork, and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel to other locations (50% of the time).
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with large scope (desirable).
• Knowledge of engineering principles in meat processing and food industry (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates.
• Ensure designs meet standards and validate field work; create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Direct vendors and contractors to manage project execution.
• Coordinate schedules with plant personnel, vendors and contractors.
• Plan layouts with vendors to meet utility requirements.
• Review consultant work and maintain documentation and vendor contacts.
• Conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases.
• Define scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
• Submit regular reports to management on project status.
• Manage contract administration and bid packages.
• Prepare project documents and monitor installations to stay within budget.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Codes & standards interpretation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership

Analytical reasoning

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

SIMPLY STAFFED is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale engineering initiatives in the food industry. You will oversee design, development, and implementation while guiding a team of engineers directly or indirectly.

The role emphasizes independence with guidance on complex challenges. Responsibilities include managing vendors, coordinating schedules, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.