Project Engineering Manager - Lead Food-Processing Projects

Smithfield Foods; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional engineering projects in the pork and packaged meat industry. You will drive design, planning, and execution while mentoring engineers and coordinating with vendors and plant teams.

This role requires strong PM skills, a track record of delivering multi-million-dollar projects, and willingness to travel up to 50% to other locations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Design Work: You'll develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates. Conducts feasibility studies and economic analysis to support designs. You'll ensure designs meet required standards and codes and validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• You'll also 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.
• Design Implementation: You'll 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.
• Reports and Proposals: You'll also conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases. Define scope of work, prepare and evaluate proposals. Submit regular reports to management on project status.
• Bid Review and Project Preparation: Manage contract administration and reviews bid packages. You'll also prepare project documents (budget analyses, plans, schedules, etc.) and monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.
• People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional engineering projects in the pork and packaged meat industry. You will drive design, planning, and execution while mentoring engineers and coordinating with vendors and plant teams.

This role requires strong PM skills, a track record of delivering multi-million-dollar projects, and willingness to travel up to 50% to other locations.