Project Engineering Manager

SIMPLY STAFFED; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMPLY STAFFED is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale engineering initiatives in the food industry. You will oversee design, development, and implementation while guiding a team of engineers directly or indirectly.

The role emphasizes independence with guidance on complex challenges. Responsibilities include managing vendors, coordinating schedules, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role including team development and management.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operations and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project Management and Contract Administration skills; interpretation of national codes and standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational planning, teamwork, and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel to other locations (50% of the time).
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with large scope (desirable).
• Knowledge of engineering principles in meat processing and food industry (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates.
• Ensure designs meet standards and validate field work; create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Direct vendors and contractors to manage project execution.
• Coordinate schedules with plant personnel, vendors and contractors.
• Plan layouts with vendors to meet utility requirements.
• Review consultant work and maintain documentation and vendor contacts.
• Conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases.
• Define scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
• Submit regular reports to management on project status.
• Manage contract administration and bid packages.
• Prepare project documents and monitor installations to stay within budget.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Codes & standards interpretation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership

Analytical reasoning

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager:

As a Project Engineering Manager, you’ll lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects within the food industry. With the opportunity to lead a team of engineers either directly and indirectly, you’ll oversee the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions. Your experience will allow you to work independently on most tasks, stepping in for guidance only on the most intricate challenges.

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 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 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.
• 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.

Tracy Webster
President
SIMPLY STAFFED
[e-mail] 513.504.5070