Senior Project Engineering Manager (End to End Project Manager)

Nestlé Purina North America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 151,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in St. Louis, MO seeks a Senior Engineering Project Manager (End-to-End) to own complex capital projects for manufacturing facilities.

You will manage scope, cost, resources, and change orders, coordinating with factory leadership and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and safe, compliant hand-offs. Responsibilities include developing project charters and plans, bidding, contractor selection, installation, commissioning, and ongoing budget control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field with 10+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment.
• Associates degree with 12+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

Responsibilities

• Lead development of pre-project approval documents (charter, plan, milestones).
• Coordinate bid package development, evaluation and selection of construction firms.
• Direct and execute installation, construction and commissioning of projects.
• Monitor work of project engineers and ensure cross-functional communication.
• Ensure design progress aligns with specs and requirements.
• Manage adherence to milestones and changes; risk mitigation.
• Control project budget and cash flow; provide startup assistance.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associates degree

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets and the environment.

As Senior Engineering Project Manager (End-to-End Project Manager), you'll take ownership of complex capital projects that help power our factories. You'll manage scope, cost, resources, and change orders with confidence, while ensuring designs meet our standards and timelines. In close partnership with factory leadership and other stakeholders, you'll orchestrate project execution including construction and commissioning.

• Lead the development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate and milestone schedule creation
• Apply full understanding of design scope and project deliverables to coordinate bid package development, evaluation and selection of construction firms, and release for field execution
• Direct and execute installation, construction and commissioning of assigned projects
• Monitor work output of project engineers and facilitate effective communication between engineering disciplines, standards, operations, technical stakeholders and safety leaders
• Ensure design progress and deliverables are met and in alignment with established project key components, specifications and requirements
• Manage adherence to project milestones and scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology and risk mitigation
• Control the project budget including cost forecasts, cash flow projections, resource allocation and regular reporting
• Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution and hand-off

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field with 10+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

OR

• Associates degree with 12+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

Other

• Must be willing to travel up to 25-75% depending on project schedules and milestones

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required.

When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets.

Salary: $151,354.80 to $193,557.00 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

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Job Requisition: 419928

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