Project Engineering Manager in Ashland

Energy Jobline ZR; Ashland (NE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

A Confidential Food Manufacturer in Ashland, KY is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead complex capital and engineering projects in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This role requires 5+ years engineering experience and 2+ years in leadership, with strong project management and contract administration skills. You will oversee designs, budgets, schedules, contractors, and ensure compliance with engineering standards; travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience and 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong project management and contract administration skills.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and engineering codes.
• Multi-million-dollar project experience.
• Food processing or meat industry experience is an asset.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale engineering and capital projects from concept through completion
• Develop engineering designs, specifications, budgets, and cost estimates
• Conduct feasibility studies and engineering reviews
• Coordinate plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Manage schedules, contracts, bid packages, and project documentation
• Review field work, validate installations, and prepare as-built drawings
• Monitor budgets, project status, and compliance with engineering standards

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract administration

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Engineering codes knowledge

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Construction scheduling software

Budgeting tools

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, a confidential food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead complex capital and engineering projects within a food manufacturing environment. This leadership role oversees engineering design, project execution, contractors, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration while driving safe, efficient project delivery.

Location: Ashland, KY | Type: Direct Hire | Compensation: $125,000 – $155,000 + Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale engineering and capital projects from concept through completion
• Develop engineering designs, specifications, budgets, and cost estimates
• Conduct feasibility studies and engineering reviews
• Coordinate plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Manage schedules, contracts, bid packages, and project documentation
• Review field work, validate installations, and prepare as-built drawings
• Monitor budgets, project status, and compliance with engineering standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience and 2+ years of leadership experience
• Strong project management and contract administration skills
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and engineering codes
• Multi-million-dollar project experience
• Food processing or meat industry experience is an asset
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Why Join?

Competitive salary of $125,000–$155,000 plus bonus with the opportunity to lead high-impact engineering projects, mentor engineering teams, and influence strategic capital investments within a growing manufacturing organization.