Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

Pay Range: $108,200 to $135,250 per yearExperienced Mechanical Engineer Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food manufacturing industry. Skilled in facility mechanical engineering and ammonia refrigeration engineering, Process Safety Management (PSM) program requirements and HVAC design.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for coordinating and managing the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale capital projects.Responsible for project development, design, application, management, and implementation of capital projects. Projects will cover a diverse range in scope, mainly in mechanical and ammonia refrigeration engineering to support the company’s aggressive innovation and growth strategy.Work with Engineering, R&D, Food Safety, Environmental, Marketing, and Manufacturing departments to help bring to market new products or deliver successful manufacturing systems.  Must make decisions concerning plant layouts, equipment selections, project schedules, and cost requirements.Responsible for managing outside engineering and construction management resources. Assist in developing and enforcing policies, standards, specifications, and practices that support and enhance the company’s objectives.Interact with a broad section of the industry not only at the plant level but including permitting agencies, equipment vendors, and installation contractors. Perform other tasks, as deemed appropriate, to deliver food manufacturing-related solutions.Responsible for all aspects of projects, including safety, quality, organization, planning, scheduling, subcontractor scheduling, and day-to-day issues. In addition, ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and in a quality manner.Work with business leaders and plant project team on planning and executing capital projects that will support the long-term vision of the business.Manage the design and execution (i.e. scope, schedule, budget, and staffing) of projects, as well as identifying and recommending suggestions for improvement of engineering processes.Manage project cost/budgets; regularly reviews and updates project and labor costs, processes change orders in a timely fashion, makes suggestions on improving overall productivity and cost savings.Ensure all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization’s established policies and objectives. Maintain a working knowledge of USDA guidelines and OSHA standards and be able to apply them to plant layouts and process designs.Provide technical and engineering services and assist in resolving design issues.Verify accuracy and completeness of submitted documents against contract drawings and specifications.Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with plant and other company personnel as required.Develop and maintain strong relationships across business and functional boundaries.Communicate with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators, and other company personnel.