Engineering Project Manager (Food & Beverage)

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?

Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?

If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

Foth Production Solutions works closely with consumer product companies to solve their toughest technical challenges. We partner with clients to help streamline their capital spending and business decision process, enable operational efficiencies, and launch new products.

We provide clients with a flexible offering of project engagement that ranges across consulting, engineering, design-build, and / or mixed execution through project start-up.

Foth Production Solutions, LLC is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Engineering Project Manager in our Food or Beverage market segment who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients' success.

This position will be working out of our Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Jackson, TN; Columbia, SC;

Chicago, IL; or US-Based Remote location. Copy / paste the video link below in a new browser to watch / learn more about the Project Manager role at Foth : https : / / youtu.be / 0KfCVz7wl5M

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client for project activities
• Work with clients to develop scope and proposals, resolve conflicts, and build the Foth-Client relationship
• Develop and execute projects within budget, schedule and contractual commitments
• Manage all project activities in accordance with the schedule and take responsibility for overall execution of work
• Document and execute all changes in scope of project
• Develop new business opportunities through excellent project execution
• Direct and coordinate the engineering design team, subcontractor activities, scope of work, and contract specifications
• Anticipate project staffing needs and provide input to the selection of project team members
• Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
• Work with procurement resources to solicit, bid, analyze and award installation services / contracts
• Provide direction related to procurement of parts and equipment, develop, and / or assist with the development of procurement plans when required
• Establish project safety plans and ensure its communication to all employees on the job
• Promote, support, and monitor adherence to safety policies of Foth and Foth's clients
• Work closely with construction management resources during installation phase of projects
• Develop or assist with the development of installation, technical check-out, and start-up plans
• Work with, and sometimes act as, the start-up leader on the installation portion of project; coordinate OEM service representatives and contractors
• Anticipate problems and work with client, engineering, OEM's, subcontractors, and project teams to provide corrective actions
• Work internally and with the client to identify and execute efficiency gains for work processes
• Travel as needed (25% annually) for data gathering, design reviews, installs, start-ups and troubleshooting

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Packaging, Industrial, Civil / Structural, or Chemical) or equivalent technical experience
• 7+ years of professional engineering project management experience within the consumer products or manufacturing industry

Required experience performing the following within the last 5 years :

• Contract knowledge
• Project financial tracking
• MS Project, Word, and Excel
• Proposal generation
• Meeting facilitation
• Capital project management

Preferred Qualifications / Experience :

• 10+ years of experience in the food or beverage industry
• Project Management Professional Certification or ability to obtain
• Professional Engineer license
• Success working in a consultant environment

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as : years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses / certifications.

In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program.

All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and / or annual bonuses.

Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and several other voluntary benefits.

Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note : In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

Flexible work from home options available. #LI-Remote

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 29 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units - Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions - each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise.

We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life.

We take on our clients' toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth's commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities.

Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients' achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!

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