Engineering Project Manager

Position Overview

Join our clients Corporate Engineering team and take ownership of projects from concept through completion, including scope development, cost estimation, facility design, equipment procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning. You'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by delivering strategic investments that support the future of our operations.

This position is fully on-site. Travel Required: 40-60%.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the capital budget by collaborating and developing capital appropriation requests with facility staff for submission to management for approval.
• Manages capital projects of different scale by leading cross-functional teams with internal and external resources. Develops scope of work, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings, bid documents, bid tabulations from vendor proposals and schedules for management approval.
• Oversees the project design and development to ensure that the project delivers all project objectives on time, and within the approved capital budget as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Works with equipment vendors to obtain and evaluate competitive proposals for equipment required on projects. Prepares purchase requisitions and approves project-related invoices for payment. Schedules equipment deliveries, services, or trades.
• Ensures compliance of equipment, construction, and safety standards with governing agencies such as FDA, , BRC, OSHA, EPA, etc.
• Works cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, R&D, IT, Quality, Sanitation, Health & Safety, Legal, and other departments as required.
• Oversees contractors, building construction, and field installation of processing systems - including ensuring equipment and workmanship meet or exceed project requirements, preparing reports on fieldwork, initiating any required change orders, through to start-up, and commissioning.
• Complete Factory Acceptance Tests or Pre-Delivery Inspections at supplier's site as required. Oversee and coordinate equipment start-up, commissioning, and training.
• Oversee development of supporting set-up, run, and change-over documentation for equipment, including Process Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions. May use appropriate input from the machine operators, supervisors, and other technical personnel.
• Protects company assets, confidential information, and intellectual property.
• Performs other duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS or BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or equivalent experience Required to travel up to 50% with both domestic and international travel (pending project needs)
• 5-10+ years of project management /project engineering experience.
• CAD knowledge (experience a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of process and electrical controls. Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience in food manufacturing
• Must be willing to travel 40-60% of the time.

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.