Project Engineering Manager

Thomas Talent Network; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Talent Network is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for a confidential food manufacturing client in Ashland, KY. The role leads complex capital and engineering projects, overseeing design, execution, contractors, and budgets to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in engineering with 2+ years in leadership, strong PM and contract skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience and 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong project management and contract administration skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and engineering codes.
• Able to travel up to 50%.
• Multi-million-dollar project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale engineering and capital projects from concept through completion.
• Develop engineering designs, specifications, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and engineering reviews.
• Coordinate plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Manage schedules, contracts, bid packages, and project documentation.
• Review field work, validate installations, and prepare as-built drawings.
• Monitor budgets, project status, and compliance with engineering standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract administration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, a confidential food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead complex capital and engineering projects within a food manufacturing environment. This leadership role oversees engineering design, project execution, contractors, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration while driving safe, efficient project delivery.

Location: Ashland, KY | Type: Direct Hire | Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 + Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale engineering and capital projects from concept through completion
• Develop engineering designs, specifications, budgets, and cost estimates
• Conduct feasibility studies and engineering reviews
• Coordinate plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Manage schedules, contracts, bid packages, and project documentation
• Review field work, validate installations, and prepare as-built drawings
• Monitor budgets, project status, and compliance with engineering standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience and 2+ years of leadership experience
• Strong project management and contract administration skills
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and engineering codes
• Multi-million-dollar project experience preferred
• Food processing or meat industry experience is an asset
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Why Join?

Competitive salary of $125,000-$155,000 plus bonus with the opportunity to lead high-impact engineering projects, mentor engineering teams, and influence strategic capital investments within a growing manufacturing organization.