Strategic Project Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead automation projects for industrial equipment within the pork sector.

• Collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams to assess automation requirements and devise solutions.

• Create preliminary engineering designs, specifications, and project cost estimates.

• Conduct research, feasibility analyses, economic assessments, and operational evaluations.

• Establish design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes.

• Validate fieldwork and produce as-built documentation.

• Review engineering projects to ensure accuracy and integrity.

• Oversee project execution by directing vendors and contractors.

• Align project schedules with plant staff, vendors, contractors, management, and engineering teams.

• Manage equipment vendor direction, layouts, utility requirements, and installation timelines.

• Evaluate consultant deliverables and recommend modifications as necessary.

• Maintain documentation such as equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contacts.

• Define the scope of work and prepare as well as evaluate requests for proposals.

• Provide detailed project reports to management by specified deadlines.

• Administer contracts and review bid packages for compliance and thoroughness.

• Prepare justifications for projects, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and timelines.

• Monitor installations to ensure compliance with proposal specifications and budget constraints.

• Manage budget activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Continuously enhance knowledge of robotics and controls to implement innovative solutions.

• Mentor and develop employees through coaching.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution in Engineering or a related field, combined with 5+ years of pertinent experience; or an equivalent mix of education and experience is required.

• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role involving team development and management is required.

• Capability to apply sound engineering principles to both operational and design challenges.

• Familiarity with project scheduling for installation and construction.

• Strong project management skills.

• Proficient in contract administration.

• Ability to interpret national codes and standards.

• Expertise in engineering economics.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness to travel to various locations up to 50% of the time.

• Understanding of engineering principles and techniques applicable to food processing and the meat industry.

• Prior experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with extensive scopes.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent skills in written and oral communication, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

• Ability to work in both office and production plant settings, including wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation package available.

• Comprehensive total rewards package.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Provision of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.