Project Manager

Boccard; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial integrator located in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Project Manager responsible for leading project execution while adhering to quality and productivity standards. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Food Processing, Engineering, or equivalent, with 3-5 years of project management experience in related fields. The successful applicant will handle project tasks, maintain client relations, and ensure safety and compliance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of proven experience as a Project Manager in a related field.
• Experience as a Process Engineer in a related field is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering projects on time, on spec, and on budget.
• Track project performance and meet budgetary objectives until project closure.
• Responsible for driving day-to-day project activities.
• Maintain good relationship between the company and the client.
• Plan and coordinate project milestones with various departments.

Skills

Knowledge of Food and/or Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical process

Comprehension of P&ID’s, Isometrics, layout, 3D drawing and functional description

Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

Competency in MS suite and other data entry software

Ability to work autonomously and complete tasks without constant supervision

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Great communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Boccard Life Sciences, industrial integrator, located in 35 countries, designs, manufactures, assembles, and installs process solutions for its customers worldwide in the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing Industries.

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for supporting or leading the execution of projects while ensuring strict adherence to the principles of Prevention, Quality, and Productivity (P.q.p). This role ensures that all activities comply with safety regulations, contractual quality standards, and internal productivity guidelines. The Project Manager drives project delivery that is safe, on time, on specification, and within budget, in alignment with company policies and best practices.

Position Functions

• Accountable for delivering small to standard projects On Time, On Spec, and On Budget as per the project specifications
• Track Project performance and meet budgetary objectives until project closure
• Responsible for driving the day-to-day project activities
• Play a role in maintaining the good relationship between the company and the client
• Execute and follow requests for modification to orders in compliance with contractual agreement and per the BPMS internal rules and Boccard rules of engagements
• Establish and follow project planning/schedule according to Boccard Project Management System and internal best practices in place
• Manage the project team, organize and lead internal meetings including all project kick off Meetings
• Plan and coordinate with various departments the completion of tasks / milestones: to be delivered on time and on spec: design review, P&ID, drawing, 3D, highlighted P&IDs, functional description
• Manage and validate the technical calculations, specifications and any other remaining tasks to meet the project specification
• Work closely with the Supply Chain department and comply with the Boccard internal rules of engagements
• Write and validate reception protocols and approve installations
• Schedule and supervise the start-up
• Prepare and submit project status reports to upper management / direct supervisor as per internal best practices in place

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of proven experience as a Project Manager in a related field or five (5) years experience as a Process Engineer in a related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Food and/or Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical process
• Comprehension of P&ID’s, Isometrics, layout, 3D drawing and functional description
• Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Competency in MS suite and other data entry softwareVersatility and strong willingness to learn and perform more than assigned tasks
• Ability to work autonomous and complete tasks without constant supervision
• A strong interest in technical tasks and willing to go out in the field
• Aptitude to do heat & mass balances, calculation / verification of sizing of pumps and piping
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills