Project Manager – Dairy/Food Manufacturing

Allied Staff Augmentation Partners, Inc. ( ASAP, Inc. ); Melrose (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Staff Augmentation Partners, Inc. ( ASAP, Inc. ) is seeking experienced Project Managers / Owner's Representatives to support major capital construction and facility improvements in the dairy and cheese manufacturing industry.

These hybrid positions are based at Spencer, Wisconsin. Candidates must have direct dairy processing or cheese manufacturing experience, plus seven years of PM experience, and be local to the project location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant project management experience.
• Direct experience with dairy processing or cheese manufacturing facilities.
• Experience managing construction projects, capital improvements, facility expansions, or manufacturing plant upgrades.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee engineering firms, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and construction project execution skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must reside within commuting distance of designated project locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact between facility owners, engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Oversee capital construction projects from preliminary engineering through project execution.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Provide independent oversight of contractor performance, project risks, and construction activities.
• Lead project meetings, communicate progress, and provide executive-level project status reporting.
• Coordinate engineering services and oversee design development activities.
• Support greenfield construction, brownfield expansions, and manufacturing facility upgrades.
• Manage engineering consultants, construction managers, and general contractors.
• Review project execution plans, engineering deliverables, and construction strategies.
• Ensure projects meet established quality, safety, schedule, and budget requirements.

Skills

Project management

Industrial construction

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Title:

Project Manager / Owner's Representative – Dairy & Cheese Manufacturing

Locations:

Tulare, CA | Spencer, WI | Carlyle, PA | Melrose, MN

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid – Client Site

Openings:

4 (One Position Per Location)

Local Candidates Only

No C2C Inquiries.

Please note: Previous experience in the dairy or cheese manufacturing industry is required for consideration.

Position Overview:

We are seeking experienced Project Managers / Owner's Representatives to support major capital construction and facility improvement projects within the dairy and cheese manufacturing industry.

This opportunity involves managing complex greenfield and brownfield manufacturing projects, overseeing engineering and construction activities, and serving as a key liaison between facility owners, engineering firms, contractors, and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in industrial construction, capital project management, and direct experience supporting dairy processing or cheese manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Owner's Representation

• Serve as the primary point of contact between facility owners, engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.


• Oversee capital construction projects from preliminary engineering and preconstruction through project execution.


• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.


• Provide independent oversight of contractor performance, project risks, and construction activities.


• Lead project meetings, communicate progress, and provide executive-level project status reporting.


• Coordinate engineering services and oversee design development activities.


• Support greenfield construction, brownfield expansions, and manufacturing facility upgrades.


• Manage engineering consultants, construction managers, and general contractors.


• Review project execution plans, engineering deliverables, and construction strategies.


• Ensure projects meet established quality, safety, schedule, and budget requirements.

Contract Management & Procurement

• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and facilitate contractor bidding and selection.


• Evaluate contractor proposals, bid packages, and contract terms.


• Support contract negotiations, change orders, and contractor performance management.


• Coordinate procurement activities and assist with contract award recommendations.

Cost, Schedule & Project Controls

• Oversee project cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.


• Review contractor bids, identify cost discrepancies, and validate project assumptions.


• Support Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) negotiations and cost validation.


• Coordinate master project schedules and monitor project milestones.


• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.


• Minimum 7 years of relevant project management experience, preferably supporting industrial construction or manufacturing capital projects.


• REQUIRED: Direct experience with dairy processing or cheese manufacturing facilities.


• Experience managing construction projects, capital improvements, facility expansions, or manufacturing plant upgrades.


• Demonstrated ability to oversee engineering firms, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.


• Strong understanding of project budgets, scheduling, contract administration, and construction project execution.


• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.


• Must reside within commuting distance of one of the designated project locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Capital Projects Manager.


• Experience managing greenfield and brownfield food manufacturing projects.


• Familiarity with Design-Build, Construction Management, and other project delivery methods.


• Experience with RFP development, contractor bid evaluations, and GMP negotiations.


• Knowledge of project controls, cost forecasting, scheduling, and risk management.


• Experience coordinating preliminary engineering and preconstruction activities.

Work Locations:

We are hiring one Project Manager at each of the following locations:

• Spencer, Wisconsin

These are hybrid positions requiring regular onsite presence at the assigned manufacturing facility. Candidates must be local to their respective project location.