Project Engineering Manager - Food

iLocatum; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

iLocatum is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Omaha, NE to lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects in the food industry. You will oversee a team of engineers and coordinate with vendors and contractors to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of experience, plus 2+ years in a leadership capacity. Up to 50% travel is required to support multi-site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years' relevant experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role, including team development and management.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses to support designs.
• Ensure designs meet codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Direct vendors and contractors to manage project execution.
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Plan layouts with vendors to meet utility requirements.
• Review consultant work and maintain documentation.
• Define scope of work and prepare proposals; evaluate bids.
• Submit regular reports on project status.
• Manage contract administration and bid packages.
• Prepare project documents and monitor installations within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team development

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Travel readiness

Budgeting & cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineering Manager

Omaha, NE

• Full-Time

About The Role

A food industry company is looking for a Project Engineering Manager to apply expertise in science and math to lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects. You'll lead a team of engineers, either directly or indirectly, and oversee the design, development, and implementation of innovative engineering solutions.

Travel runs up to 50 percent of the time to other locations.

What You'll Do

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analysis to support designs
• Ensure designs meet required standards and codes, 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, recommend adjustments, and maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, specs, etc.) and vendor contacts
• Conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases
• Define scope of work, and prepare and evaluate proposals
• Submit regular reports to management on project status
• Manage contract administration and review bid packages
• Prepare project documents (budget analyses, plans, schedules, etc.) and monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, including team development and management
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling
• Project management, contract administration, and national codes and standards interpretation skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
• Ability to travel up to 50 percent of the time

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in engineering economics
• Previous experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry

Compensation And Benefits

$125,000 to $155,000 per year, plus bonus.