Project Engineering Manager

Calqulate; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Cumming, GA. You will collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams to translate automation needs into actionable solutions and lead complex projects from concept to completion.

The role requires strong project management, design, and cost-estimation skills, with travel up to 50% of the time. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is expected, along with relevant experience in food processing/meat industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years’ leadership experience including team development and management.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Proficient in project management and contract administration; familiarity with national codes and standards.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.
• Experience in food processing/meat industry engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, and prepare project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility and economic studies to ensure viable, cost-effective designs.
• Determine design criteria, validate field work, and produce as-built drawings.
• Review projects for accuracy and manage execution with vendors/contractors.
• Coordinate schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors for plan implementation.
• Direct equipment vendors on layouts, utilities, and installation schedules.
• Review consultant work and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and vendor contacts.
• Lead pre-project reviews to assess feasibility and alignment with goals.
• Define scope, issue RFPs, and evaluate proposals to select best approach.
• Provide detailed management reports on progress and milestones.
• Contract administration: review bid packages for compliance.
• Prepare budgets, calculations, plans, and schedules to guide execution.
• Monitor installations to meet proposals and budgets, manage budget activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team development

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineering Manager

Location: Cumming, GA

Salary: $115K – 145K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager:

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional teams to understand automation needs and translate them into innovative solutions. As a trusted authority in project management with equipment automation, this role tackles the most complex challenges, turning visionary concepts into reality.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineering Manager:

• Responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost estimates.
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design is both viable and cost-effective.
• Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes, and validate field work, creating as-built drawings to document the final outcome.
• Review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, ensuring alignment with management and engineering teams to successfully implement plans.
• Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules.
• Review work products submitted by consultants, offering recommendations for adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information, ensuring all project details are properly organized and accessible.
• Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Determine the scope of work, prepare requests for proposals, and evaluate the proposals received to select the best approach.
• Submit detailed reports to management by established deadlines, keeping them informed on progress and key project developments.
• Responsible for contract administration, including reviewing bid packages to ensure compliance and completeness.
• Prepare essential project documents, such as justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules, to guide project execution.
• Monitor installations to ensure that proposal specifications and budgets are met, and you manage assigned budget activities to maintain financial control and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Education & Experience Requirements of Project Engineering Manager:

• 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 engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
• Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.