Senior Project Manager

Mead & Hunt; Champaign (IL); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401K with generous company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead manufacturing projects within our Food & Beverage group in Champaign, Illinois.

You will own project delivery from planning through execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing scope, budget, and schedule. You will work closely with an experienced leader to understand client operations, capital priorities, and long-term relationships, while traveling about 25% to support projects and site visits.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience coordinating projects and working with clients or cross-functional teams.
• Ability to discuss project requirements with clients and coordinate across disciplines.
• Experience in food & beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with AI-driven tools to enhance productivity.

Responsabilidades

• Lead projects from planning through delivery, guiding multidisciplinary teams and managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and resources.
• Serve as primary contact for manufacturing clients via meetings, site visits, and ongoing communication.
• Anticipate challenges, coordinate solutions, and help clients make informed decisions about facilities and operations.
• Partner with an experienced leader to understand client operations, capital priorities, and long-term relationships.
• Listen to client needs, strengthen delivery, and identify where Mead & Hunt’s services can support goals.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction management or related field

Ferramentas

Generative AI tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mead & Hunt is a national, employee-owned architecture, engineering, and construction consulting firm with more than a century of experience. Here, people have a voice in how we work, opportunities to grow, and a stake in our shared success. Our Food & Beverage group partners with manufacturers to deliver projects that support their facilities, operations, and long-term business goals, bringing together expertise across disciplines and building lasting client relationships.

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead projects, work directly with manufacturing clients, and contribute to the continued success of our Food & Beverage group. You'll take ownership of project delivery from the start while working closely with an experienced leader who will share industry knowledge, client relationships, and business perspective as you prepare to take on broader responsibilities over time.

What you’ll do

• Lead projects from planning through delivery, guiding multidisciplinary teams and managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and resources.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for manufacturing clients through meetings, site visits, and ongoing project communication.
• Anticipate project challenges, coordinate technical solutions, and help clients make informed decisions about their facilities and operations.
• Partner with an experienced leader to understand client operations, capital investment priorities, approval processes, and long-term relationships.
• Listen to client needs and feedback, strengthen project delivery, and recognize where Mead & Hunt’s broader services can support their goals.

Location and travel

Our Champaign, Illinois office is the preferred location. Qualified candidates near other Mead & Hunt offices will also be considered, with frequent travel to Champaign expected.

For candidates based near Champaign, travel is expected to be approximately 25%.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience, including responsibility for coordinating projects and working with clients or cross-functional teams.
• The technical understanding to discuss project requirements with clients and work effectively with specialists across disciplines.
• Experience managing competing priorities, navigating project challenges, and making sound decisions.
• Clear communication, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative approach.
• An interest in learning from an experienced leader while bringing your own expertise and perspective to the team.
• Experience working for a food and beverage company or within a manufacturing facility is preferred.

• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work for long periods of time at a desk.

May need to traverse uneven terrain on foot. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions for

extended periods. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods. May need to lift and/or move up to 30

pounds occasionally. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. May need to be able to climb

ladders and stairs. May need to be able to pass a background check. May need to be able to travel by air or

boat.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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