Project Manager

Bühler Gruppe; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bühler Gruppe in the United States is seeking a Project Manager specializing in capital projects to oversee the full lifecycle of large-scale grain handling and milling systems. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with engineering, vendors, and on-site staff to deliver reliable, efficient solutions that maximize operational performance.

You will lead mechanical and process-focused projects from start to finish, ensuring clear communication, organized scheduling, and smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or automation engineering or related field.
• 3 years of experience in a project engineering role.
• 3 years overseeing projects in the grain handling industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required.
• 3D Mechanical and Architect preferred.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Experience with Gantt charts is preferred.
• PMI certification is a plus.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provides execution strategy and conducts final project negotiations; ensures project schedule baseline is approved prior to project commencement.
• Manages and leads project teams to achieve and improve cost, schedule, quality and EHS targets.
• Manages deviation; assesses and expedites change orders and defines effective claim strategies for customers and partners.
• Prepares and performs project reviews and site briefs; ensures site documents are delivered and participates in debriefings.
• Implements and maintains operating standards to ensure quality project results and customer satisfaction.
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors for smooth operation.
• Establishes internal controls addressing risks of inefficiency, ineffectiveness, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement.
• Provides guidance and support to project team members.
• Participates in continual learning and practical application at work.
• Must arrive at work predictably and promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

English

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SAP

Gantt charts

Job description

Step into a project leadership role where your expertise directly shapes the future of grain handling and milling operations. As a Project Manager specializing in capital projects, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of large‑scale system installations by guiding projects from initial concept through commissioning. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, vendors, and onsite teams to deliver reliable, efficient solutions that help customers maximize operational performance.
In this role, you'll lead mechanical and process‑focused projects from start to finish, ensuring clear communication, organized scheduling, and smooth coordination with all teams involved. If you like taking ownership, working closely with customers, and managing the details that keep major industrial projects moving, this position offers the chance to make a real impact.

This is where you'll excel

• Provides execution strategy and conducts final project negotiations; ensures project schedule baseline is approved prior to project commencement
• Manages and leads project teams in order to achieve and further improve the cost, schedule, quality and EHS targets
• Ensures proper project deviation management; assesses, approves and expedites technical aspects of change orders and defines effective claim strategies for customers, partners, subcontractors, etc.
• Prepares and performs project reviews and facilitates site briefing meetings, ensuring all site-related documents are delivered to site personnel, and organizes and participates in debriefing meetings following project conclusion
• Implements and maintains operating standards to ensure quality project results and customer satisfaction
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operation of projects
• Establishes internal prevention and detection controls which address potential risks of inefficiency, ineffectiveness, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement with reasonable assurance
• Provides guidance and support to project team members
• Participates in continual learning activities and applies practical application to work performed
• Must arrive at work predictably and promptly
• Performs other duties as assigned

These are the skills you'll need

• Bachelor's from an accredited institution in mechanical, electrical or automation engineering or related field
• 3 years of experience in a project engineering role
• 3 years overseeing projects in the grain handling industry
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required
• 3D Mechanical and Architect preferred
• SAP experience is preferred
• Experience with Gantt charts is preferred
• PMI certification is a plus
• Strong communication skills required
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability to travel 15% of the time

Questions? We are happy to answer them!

Jack Drucker
Regional Recruiter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-drucker-81824617a/

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