Lead Project Engineer - Food Processing

True North Consultants, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Omaha, Nebraska. You will lead a team of engineers, oversee design, development, and implementation of complex projects in the meat processing sector.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong PM and contract administration skills. You will travel up to 50% and coordinate with vendors and plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role including team development.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project management and contract administration skills; interpret national codes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects in food processing/meat industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses to support designs.
• 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 maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, specs, etc.) and vendor contacts.
• 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 thinking

Teamwork

Planning

Travel readiness

Engineering principles

Meat industry knowledge

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Omaha, Nebraska. You will lead a team of engineers, oversee design, development, and implementation of complex projects in the meat processing sector.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong PM and contract administration skills. You will travel up to 50% and coordinate with vendors and plant personnel.