Remote Engineering Project Leader — Paper & Manufacturing

The Foth Companies; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital and improvement projects for manufacturing clients. This role serves as the primary client interface and oversees multi-discipline engineering projects from scope development through installation and start-up.

This position can be based in Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN or remotely within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading capital projects.
• Experience in paper making, paper or plastics converting, building materials, or chemical manufacturing markets.
• Experience leading multi-discipline project teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, and start-up.
• Experience developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Experience utilizing project management tools for schedule and financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact for scope development, proposal support, conflict resolution, and long-term relationship management.
• Lead the planning and execution of multi-discipline capital projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Manage all phases of project execution, including scope definition, engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and start-up.
• Direct and coordinate engineering teams, subcontractors, vendors, OEM service representatives, and contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Manage project scope and ensure all changes are properly documented, evaluated, and executed.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including bid solicitation, evaluation, contract awards, and equipment purchasing strategies.
• Partner closely with construction management resources during installation, technical check-out, and start-up activities.
• Develop and promote compliance with project-specific safety plans and Foth and client safety standards.
• Anticipate project challenges and work collaboratively with clients, engineering teams, OEMs, and contractors to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for improved project execution, operational efficiency, and future business development.
• Participate in client-facing presentations, project reviews, and proposal development efforts.
• Travel as required for project planning, design reviews, installations, start-ups, and troubleshooting activities (approximately 25-35%).

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Foth Companies is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital and improvement projects for manufacturing clients. This role serves as the primary client interface and oversees multi-discipline engineering projects from scope development through installation and start-up.

This position can be based in Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN or remotely within the U.S.