Meat Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Develop preliminary designs and engineering and materials specifications.
• Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies.
• Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes.
• Validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering projects for accuracy and soundness.
• Manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, contractors, management, and engineering teams.
• Direct equipment vendors in planning layouts, meeting utility requirements, and maintaining installation schedules.
• Review consultant work products and recommend adjustments.
• Maintain equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information.
• Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies.
• Determine scope of work and prepare and evaluate requests for proposals.
• Submit detailed progress and project development reports to management.
• Administer contracts and review bid packages for compliance and completeness.
• Prepare justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules.
• Monitor installations to ensure proposal specifications and budgets are met.
• Manage assigned budget activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuously improve robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions.
• Lead employee development and coaching to drive a positive employee experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project Management skills.
• Contract Administration skills.
• National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Must reside within 60 miles of a designated company location and be able to travel to assigned facilities as needed.
• Ability to travel to other locations 50% of the time.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
• Previous experience managing multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability skills.
• Ability to work in office, production plant, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.

Demonstrates expertise in engineering design, project management, and contract administration, with a strong focus on food processing and the meat industry. Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage multi-million dollar projects effectively.

• Project Management Skills
• Contract Administration Skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Engineering Economics
• Leadership and Team Development

• Engineering Design
• Project Cost Estimation
• Design Criteria Determination
• Field Work Validation
• As-Built Drawings Creation
• Budget Management
• Robotic and Controls Knowledge
• National Codes and Standards Interpretation
• Feasibility Studies
• Operational Reviews

• Excellent Written and Oral Communication
• Organizational Planning
• Teamwork
• Analytical Reasoning
• Adaptability

• Food Processing
• Meat Industry
• Installation and Construction Project Scheduling
• Multi-Million Dollar Projects
• Engineering Principles and Techniques

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office Products