Senior Capex Project Lead – Food Manufacturing

Global Search Network; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Search Network is seeking a site-based Capital Project Engineer to plan, manage, and execute major capital projects across large-scale food processing operations. You will oversee all phases from scope through start-up, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires 4+ years in project engineering within heavy manufacturing, with strong knowledge of sanitary design and SAP ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on project engineering or capital project execution in heavy manufacturing (food processing, CPG, agriculture, or specialty chemicals preferred).
• Background in construction management, equipment installation, system commissioning, and facility start-up.
• Direct experience managing capital projects or portfolios valued at $5M+.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute major capital engineering projects across large-scale food processing operations.
• Oversee all phases: scope development, cost estimating, detailed engineering design, construction management, commissioning, and start-up.
• Coordinate with plant operations, EHS, maintenance, and external contractors to finish on schedule and within budget.

Skills

4+ years experience in project eng

Construction management

Equipment installation

System commissioning

Facility start-up

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Global Search Network is seeking a site-based Capital Project Engineer to plan, manage, and execute major capital projects across large-scale food processing operations. You will oversee all phases from scope through start-up, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires 4+ years in project engineering within heavy manufacturing, with strong knowledge of sanitary design and SAP ERP systems.