Remote Engineering PM - Paper & Packaging Capital Projects

The Foth Companies; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

The Foth Companies seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital projects for manufacturing clients in the paper and related industries. You will serve as the primary client interface and drive multi-discipline projects from scope development through start-up across multiple U.S.

locations, with up to 35% travel. Base compensation is highly competitive with bonuses; opportunities for professional growth, safety program leadership, and collaboration with a smart, caring team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading capital projects in manufacturing environments.
• Experience in paper, converting, tissue, packaging, or related industries.
• Experience leading multi-discipline project teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, and start-up.
• Experience developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact for project activities, including scope development and long-term relationship management.
• Lead planning and execution of multi-discipline capital projects within budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Manage project phases from scope definition through start-up and commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering teams, subcontractors, vendors, and contractors to meet objectives.
• Develop and manage procurement activities and supplier interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with safety plans and client standards.
• Travel 25–35% for planning, design reviews, installations, start-ups, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Paper Science, or related)

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

The Foth Companies seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital projects for manufacturing clients in the paper and related industries. You will serve as the primary client interface and drive multi-discipline projects from scope development through start-up across multiple U.S.

locations, with up to 35% travel. Base compensation is highly competitive with bonuses; opportunities for professional growth, safety program leadership, and collaboration with a smart, caring team.