Functional Project Manager Jobs in Bellevue, WA (NOW HIRING)

The Projects Manager spearheads the independent management of a diverse portfolio of complex projects across the company's operations. Requires a minimum of five years of operational experience within the manufacturing or food processing sectors; specialized background in seafood processing is highly desirable. These projects encompass a broad spectrum of sizes and scopes, ranging from standalone initiatives to integral components of larger capital construction programs. You will be the driving force behind seamless project delivery, achieved through the skillful integration of organizational needs and stakeholder expectations.

Your responsibilities encompass the complete project lifecycle, from initiation through successful closeout. Leveraging your project management expertise and a suite of industry-standard tools, you will not only lead and support your assigned projects but also act as a trusted advisor, guiding non-capital project development and implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties in this position include the following:

• Collaborate with SBS management to identify areas requiring increased efficiencies and/or capacities, including significant heavy maintenance and upgrade needs at facilities.
• Lead the development and execution of capital projects, including building construction, infrastructure upgrades, and plant layout modifications.
• Provide design options and budgetary/scheduling estimates to assist in project approval process.
• Plan and manage all phases of capital facility projects, including schedules, consultant selection, design, permitting, construction, close out, and warranty.
• Perform space planning and capital planning studies to assess viability and funding considerations for strategic capital programs and development projects.
• Conduct preliminary design reviews to establish scope, schedule, and budget for future projects.
• Negotiate and administer vendor and consultant contracts, contractors, and consultants.
• Manage project budgets; review and authorize payments to vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Administer construction, including change orders, field directives, and contingency management.
• Establish, monitor, and report on project budgets and schedules to SBS leadership.
• Coordinate design reviews at appropriate project milestones with various stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of science degree in project management, architecture, business, engineering, or a closely related field preferred
• Five years of experience in project management and/or engineering team management.
• Requires a minimum of five years of operational experience within the manufacturing or food processing sectors; specialized background in seafood processing is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing technical team members for project delivery, including experience with design review.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management techniques.
• Proved experience in building and leading multidisciplinary project teams and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, technical professionals, and administrative staff.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and producing high-quality deliverables in a timely manner.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Functional

• Project Management - A strong foundation in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is essential for planning, executing, and controlling projects within budget, schedule, and quality constraints. This includes expertise in scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and procurement.
• Construction Knowledge - Understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations is necessary to ensure the feasibility and adherence to safety standards during building, infrastructure, and plant layout projects.
• Food Processing Facility Construction – Experience in the construction of food processing facilities, with a specialized focus on seafood processing and manufacturing. Knowledge of best construction methods for food manufacturing facilities and equipment.
• Creative – You are not only logical and analytical but can display a great deal of creativity in your problem–solving. The best solution is not always the most obvious and to outmaneuver your challenger it is often necessary to think outside the box.

Interpersonal

• High Standards & Efficient- Going the extra step to producing significant output with minimal wasted effort, organized planning, and prioritization. You take pride in the accuracy and efficiency of your work processes with quality orientation. Follow through weekly commitments, personal goals, and the company’s objectives.
• Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders including engineers, operations personnel, maintenance teams, architects, contractors, and suppliers. You will need to provide clear project updates, reports, and presentations.
• Leadership & Collaboration - You'll provide direction and motivation to project teams, guiding them towards achieving common goals. You must be able to build strong working relationships and foster collaboration across departments and external partners, which is key to project success.
• Time Management - The ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines is essential in this demanding environment.
• Judgment - Strong business acumen, professional ethics and excellent logic and reasoning skills. Ability to work across functions, articulate a point of view, and drive business opportunities. Ability to exercise great judgment while working independently in a demanding environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential function and job duties associated with the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment and Schedule

Position is based out of Seattle, WA corporate office, and the ability to travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various processing facilities in Alaska. (Ability to Travel 50% of the time. Travel requested can occur short notice. (Travel duration could be up to 4 weeks continuous)

Mental Activities

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling high standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled in a direct, appropriate, and helpful manner. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

Salary Disclosure

The typical base pay range for this role is $125,000-$145,000 per year. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Silver Bay Benefits and Perks

• Health Insurance: Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible for basic life insurance, long-term disability, as well as voluntary life insurance benefits for them and their families.
• Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.
• Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for the Silver Bay Seafoods safe harbor retirement 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: Employees are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) plan benefits which start at 3 weeks a year, go up based on years of service, and receive 8 paid holidays each year.
• Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Recruitment Agencies: Silver Bay Seafoods does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or recruitment agencies. Silver Bay Seafoods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions, and no contract or obligation is implied by the submission of such information.

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.