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Location: Sioux City, IA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established food manufacturing company is seeking a Project Manager - Construction to lead technical and operational projects within its production facility. This role blends engineering insight with hands-on project leadership, requiring someone who can independently manage priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver results in a fast-moving production environment.

What you'll do

• Establish project goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics aligned with operational needs
• Build and maintain project schedules, identifying risks early and adjusting plans proactively
• Coordinate activities across engineering, maintenance, production, and quality teams
• Facilitate structured project meetings and maintain clear, actionable documentation
• Resolve obstacles independently and escalate major risks with recommended solutions
• Ensure all regulatory, permitting, and compliance requirements are met and documented
• Support development of standardized processes for recurring project types
• Review engineering designs, contractor proposals, and installation plans for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct on-site inspections during construction, installation, and commissioning phases
• Assist with equipment selection and collaborate with vendors to verify technical specifications
• Ensure adherence to relevant codes, safety standards, and food-manufacturing regulations such as GMP and HACCP
• Evaluate contract terms to ensure alignment with project needs
• Monitor spending against approved budgets and manage change orders appropriately
• Process vendor invoices and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Develop commissioning plans, SOPs, training materials, and validation protocols
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure operational readiness
• Track and close out punch-list items and formally transition completed projects to operations
• Maintain reliable attendance and perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
• Support additional duties as needed within the operations team

Required qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with proven success delivering technical projects
• Strong foundation in manufacturing systems, mechanical or process engineering, and facility infrastructure
• Understanding of automated controls, production equipment, and plant utilities
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, or similar regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management tools
• Experience with ERP systems and basic procurement or accounting workflows
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation
• Able to communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Self-directed and capable of managing multiple priorities independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Skilled at influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Comfortable working under pressure in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Ability to navigate production areas, climb ladders, and access elevated or confined equipment spaces
• Use of appropriate PPE in manufacturing and construction zones
• Flexibility to support off-shift or weekend work during critical project phases

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline) or Operations Management preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to independently lead technical and operational projects in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, blending engineering insight with hands-on project leadership to deliver results that matter to plant operations.