Principal; Director Project Engineer - Wastewater Treatment Plant

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This role is responsible for defining project scope, developing project budget, management of design, construction & start-up of wastewater treatment plants at the new Chobani greenfield site in Rome, NY as well as other Chobani sites. The successful candidate will have a high degree of project management skills, responsibility, highly effective communication skills, leadership, decision making ability and self-sufficiency. This role requires prior experience in managing large Capital projects for design and construction of wastewater treatment plants with a preference for experience in dairy manufacturing.

Principal Project Engineer is a comparable grade level to Director of Project Engineering, however is an individual contributor role and does not have any direct reports.

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• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management, end users, and key stakeholders.
• Create work breakdown structures, capital expenditure requests, manage budgets, forecasts and facilitate asset creation.
• Create and execute a detailed work plan which identifies the sequence of activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Select and manage the resources required to complete the project. Contract qualified consultants as appropriate.
• Define the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.
• Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project.
• Perform proper change management practices in accordance to the Project Control Plan.
• Follow Chobani’s project management structure and use the appropriate forms to document project activities.
• Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure project performance and earned value meets project baseline plan.
• Review the project schedule frequently with senior management and other stakeholders impacted by the project activities; update schedule as required.
• Initiate, manage, and receive all budgeted project expenditures.
• Manage cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and any variances to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the project closure process including asset cost allocation, outline nonvalue added activities, and asset disposals.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Available to work off hours and weekends as needed and required to complete projects.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Travel to Chobani sites with an average of up to 3 weeks per month.

• Engineering Bachelor of Science degree.
• 8-10 years of Capital Project Engineering experience in the food and beverage industry, with dairy experience preferred.
• Experience with design, construction and operation of Dairy Manufacturing Site Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plants.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Pro-active, self-driven, decisive, commercial/business acumen, excellent communication and teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize.
• Inventory management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, high energy, flexibility, and personal initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain professional demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Serve as back-up in the absence of other Project Engineers.

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. The company is purpose-driven and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers, and has pursued acquisitions to broaden its product portfolio.

Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, with products available throughout North America and in select markets globally.

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