Project Engineering Manager

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

Job Title: Project Engineering Manager

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Salary: $125-155K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager: As a Project Engineering Manager, you’ll apply expertise in science and math to lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects within the food industry. You will lead a team of engineers either directly or indirectly, and oversee the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineering Manager:

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates.
• Conducts feasibility studies and economic analysis 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 recommend adjustments 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.

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