Senior Project Engineer

President - Food & Beverage HELPING WORLD CLASS COMPANIES ATTRACT WORLD CLASS TALENT

Position Summary: This role is responsible for managing regional capital plan and projects from concept through scope definition, design, costing and planning. The Regional Project Engineer is also accountable for successful installation/construction, documentations, start-up and follow up assessment of the projects.

This role must be based in the Chicagoland area.

• Work closely with plant personnel and Regional Leadership to develop capital appropriation budget and provide input on engineering, purchasing and installation requirements for capital projects.
• Lead and manage assigned projects to meet timelines, budget, and quality requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all capital projects performed in a cost-effective manner in accordance with corporate and production requirements.
• Generate preliminary cost estimates.
• Develop project CRF (Capital Request for Funding) and manage ongoing costs.
• Solicit, review, recommend, and obtain approval on bids for project work and equipment required.
• Responsible for project vendor selections, cost negotiations, and approve invoicing.
• Oversee plant construction management effort, document retention, start-up, training, and acceptance progress for each project.
• Maintain detailed records for each project such as action plans, timelines, roles and responsibilities, cost tracking, and status against plan.
• Provide technical engineering and project management support to other divisions of the company as requested.
• Create and maintain department technical specifications as part of continuous improvement effort.

Experience & Skills:

• 7-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Experience in capital plan and capital project management (preferably in meat or other food industry).
• Knowledge of refrigeration, steam, and wastewater experience is a plus.
• PMP Certification or Degree preferred.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Project Management

Food and Beverage Manufacturing