Senior Engineer (Project Management)

Nestlé S.A.; Virginia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Virginia seeks a Project Manager to support a cat litter production facility. You will assist in developing project charters and management plans, monitor progress, and coordinate bid packages for construction and field execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field and at least 3 years of project management experience in manufacturing. This on-site position offers a path to lead projects from design through startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of pre-project approval documents, including the project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimates, and milestone schedules.
• Monitor design progress and deliverables and coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution.
• Evaluate and select contractors and contracting methods through bidding and prequalification vetting processes based on engineering ways of working methodology.
• Direct installation, construction, commissioning, and plant startup activities to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, change approvals, budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, status reports, and milestone schedules in alignment with the project charter and engineering methodology.
• Communicate effectively across the organization to support project coordination and alignment.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Since 1997, our factory has been a leading producer of the nation's cat litter supply. Located on Tidy Cat Road, our 40-acre plant site is seamlessly connected to a clay mine, enabling efficient mining, processing, packaging, and shipping. Operating around the clock, we mass produce conventional and clumping cat litter, supplying the mid-Atlantic region with nearly a third of a million tons annually. Our culture of continuous improvement drives Tidy Cats® product innovations, revolutionizing the cat litter category with LightWeight® litter, combining strength with half the weight. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Bring your talents to our King William plant where we collaborate to meet every challenge successfully and collectively.

• Assist in the development of pre-project approval documents, including the project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimates, and milestone schedules.
• Monitor design progress and deliverables and coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution.
• Evaluate and select contractors and contracting methods through bidding and prequalification vetting processes based on engineering ways of working methodology.
• Direct installation, construction, commissioning, and plant startup activities to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, change approvals, budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, status reports, and milestone schedules in alignment with the project charter and engineering methodology.
• Communicate effectively across the organization to support project coordination and alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or related environment

Salary: $99,947.70 to$137,630.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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