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Location: Omaha, NE | Schedule: Full-time, on-site with travel | Compensation: $125,000-$155,000 plus bonus

Overview

An established food industry manufacturer is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale, complex technical projects. This role applies engineering and analytical expertise to guide a team of engineers and oversee the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions critical to plant operations.

What you'll do

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analysis to support designs
• Ensure designs meet required standards and codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness
• Manage project execution by directing vendors and contractors
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans
• Partner with vendors and contractors to plan layouts and meet utility requirements
• Review consultant work, recommend adjustments, and maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, specs) and vendor contacts
• Conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases
• Define scope of work, prepare and evaluate proposals
• Submit regular reports to management on project status
• Manage contract administration and review bid packages
• Prepare project documents (budget analyses, plans, schedules) and monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years' experience in a leadership position, 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, and National codes and standards interpretation skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
• Ability to travel to other locations (50% of the time)
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Preferred qualifications

• Proficient in engineering economics, a plus
• Previous experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred

Compensation and benefits

• $125,000-$155,000 plus bonus

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to lead complex, large-scale technical projects and a team of engineers within the food industry, with compensation of $125,000-$155,000 plus bonus.