Project Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

Prominent-Career-Solutions, LL is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in NC/VA to lead strategic automation projects for the meat processing sector. You will drive design, cost estimates, and supplier coordination while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver complex automation solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years’ experience, and 2+ years in leadership. Expect travel up to 50%, budget accountability, and active involvement with vendors and project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience of 2+ years in a formal role.
• Apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Experience with installation/construction project scheduling.
• Budget management for multi-million dollar programs.
• Strong PM and contract administration capabilities.
• Familiarity with national codes and standards; engineering economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials; prepare cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility and economic studies to ensure viable, cost-effective designs.
• Validate field work and produce as-built drawings; maintain documentation.
• Review projects for accuracy; guide vendors and contractors in execution.
• Coordinate schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Direct equipment vendors on layouts, utilities, and installation timelines.
• Evaluate consultant submissions; propose adjustments as needed.
• Prepare reports, budgets, plans, and schedules for management.
• Oversee contracts, bid packages, and compliance; manage project budgets.
• Monitor installations to meet proposals and budgets; drive ongoing improvements.
• Advance robotic and controls knowledge to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Meat processing know-how

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineering Manager

Location: NC or VA

Salary: $125K - 155K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager:

Looking to hire a Strategic Project Engineering Manager who is passionate about technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation. The Strategic Project Manager will play a key role in driving cutting-edge automation projects for the meat processing industry. This Manager will 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.
• Continuously improve upon robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions

Education & Experience Requirements of the 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, including team development and management, is required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Lay out and design experience
• Experience managing a multi-million dollar budget.
• 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.
• Ability to 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.