Project Engineering Manager (Relocation)

Smithfield Foods; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking an experienced engineering project manager to drive design, implementation and oversight of multi-location projects. You will develop designs, specs, and cost estimates while coordinating with vendors, contractors and plant personnel to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years in engineering and 2+ years in leadership, plus strong PM, contract administration, and scheduling knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational 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 and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, teamwork and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates.
• Coordinate project execution with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors; manage schedules.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Plan, review and prepare proposals; define scope and reports.
• Manage contract administration, bid reviews, and project documentation.
• Lead and coach team members to drive a positive employee experience.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What We’re Seeking:

• 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.

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

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• 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.

• 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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Frequently required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.