Senior Director, Project Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee various teams of capital project engineers based at the plant.

• Supervise the execution and completion of large, intricate sustaining and modernization projects.

• Directly manage both internal and external engineering teams, focusing on staff development, prioritization, and performance evaluation.

• Assess and validate project scopes, budgets, cash flow forecasts, risk assessments, commissioning plans, and timelines.

• Establish direction and conduct formal project reviews throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Develop comprehensive project budgets, scopes, schedules, LEAN metrics, labor maps, and value-engineering alternatives.

• Present capital project proposals for executive endorsement.

• Create purchase order strategies based on performance milestones to mitigate cost risks.

• Oversee vendor management to ensure adherence to project timelines.

• Lead formal cost metric reviews and present findings to the executive steering committee.

• Act as the project liaison with Operations stakeholders and collaborate with construction partners, equipment vendors, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Health & Safety, and Operations.

• Ensure effective project coordination, prioritization, and compliance with construction methodologies.

• Guarantee the implementation of engineering and food-safety design standards.

• Provide optimal solutions and applications that are fit for purpose.

• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts, Health & Safety, Quality, and Operations during the construction, commissioning, and startup phases.

• Advise the VP of Engineering regarding resource allocation across various initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Executive team to formulate the annual capital budget and cash flow strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

• Proven experience as an Engineering leader on capital projects exceeding $50 million is required.

• Prior experience in commodity refining/milling, pulp processing, and/or food manufacturing is mandatory.

• Experience managing manufacturing production or maintenance teams is advantageous.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong understanding of chemical processing are essential.

• Advanced project management skills; PMP certification or equivalent experience is required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

• Familiarity with implementing LEAN pillar tools is preferred.

• Proven tactical and strategic leadership skills are essential.

• Strong people management skills with the ability to mentor and develop others.

• Willingness and capacity to travel to manufacturing sites across North America, vendor locations, construction sites, and other areas.

• A Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Process) from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent work experience is required.

• PMP certification is desirable.

• Must be located near a major airport.

• Ability to travel up to 50% during peak periods and 25% typically.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Support and mentorship provided by team members.

• Opportunities for career advancement.