Strategic Project Engineering Manager

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to lead design, cost estimation, and execution for meat processing facilities. You will interpret codes, develop specifications, and coordinate vendors, contractors, and plant personnel to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong AutoCAD and MS Office skills, and travel up to 50% of the time. You will mentor teams, administer contracts, review proposals, and drive continuous improvements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• 2+ years in a leadership role including team development and management.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project Management skills.
• Contract Administration skills.
• National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office products.
• Must reside within 60 miles of a designated location and be able to travel as needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Experience with food processing/meat industry advisable.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary designs and engineering specifications.
• Prepare project cost estimates and feasibility studies.
• Determine design criteria per standards and codes.
• Validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering projects for accuracy and soundness.
• Guide vendors and contractors to manage project execution.
• Coordinate schedules with plant personnel, vendors, contractors, and management.
• Direct equipment vendors in planning layouts and meeting utility requirements.
• Review consultant work products and recommend adjustments.
• Maintain equipment manuals, drawings, parts lists, and vendor contacts.
• Conduct planning, design and operational reviews during pre-project studies.
• Determine scope of work and prepare RFPs.
• Submit progress and development reports to management.
• Administer contracts and review bid packages for compliance.
• Prepare justifications, budgets, calculations, plans, and schedules.
• Monitor installations to meet specifications and budgets.
• Manage budget activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Improve robotic and controls knowledge for innovative solutions.
• Lead employee development and coaching to foster a positive environment.

Skills

Project Management Skills

Contract Administration Skills

Leadership and Team Development

Engineering Economics

Analytical Reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Develop preliminary designs and engineering and materials specifications.
• Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies.
• Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes.
• Validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering projects for accuracy and soundness.
• Manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, contractors, management, and engineering teams.
• Direct equipment vendors in planning layouts, meeting utility requirements, and maintaining installation schedules.
• Review consultant work products and recommend adjustments.
• Maintain equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information.
• Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies.
• Determine scope of work and prepare and evaluate requests for proposals.
• Submit detailed progress and project development reports to management.
• Administer contracts and review bid packages for compliance and completeness.
• Prepare justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules.
• Monitor installations to ensure proposal specifications and budgets are met.
• Manage assigned budget activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuously improve robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions.
• Lead employee development and coaching to drive a positive employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project Management skills.
• Contract Administration skills.
• National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Must reside within 60 miles of a designated company location and be able to travel to assigned facilities as needed.
• Ability to travel to other locations 50% of the time.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
• Previous experience managing multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability skills.
• Ability to work in office, production plant, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering design, project management, and contract administration, with a strong focus on food processing and the meat industry. Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage multi-million dollar projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Skills
• Contract Administration Skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Engineering Economics
• Leadership and Team Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Design
• Project Cost Estimation
• Design Criteria Determination
• Field Work Validation
• As-Built Drawings Creation
• Budget Management
• Robotic and Controls Knowledge
• National Codes and Standards Interpretation
• Feasibility Studies
• Operational Reviews

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written and Oral Communication
• Organizational Planning
• Teamwork
• Analytical Reasoning
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Food Processing
• Meat Industry
• Installation and Construction Project Scheduling
• Multi-Million Dollar Projects
• Engineering Principles and Techniques

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office Products