DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING (FOOD & BEVERAGE)

Director of Engineering (Food & Beverage)

Job Category : Executive Requisition Number : DIREC003502 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Spencer Bristol Engineering is a consulting engineering firm providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process Piping Design, and Commissioning services.

In 2017, Spencer Bristol Engineering joined the Gray family of companies.

Job Summary : The Food & Beverage Director is responsible for leading cross-disciplinary design teams working on food and beverage-related projects.

In addition to project management responsibilities, the Food & Beverage Director will contribute to the design team based on expertise and experience in design.

This individual will coordinate all design activities of the discipline team, interface with key cross-functional groups (QC, external design organizations, etc.

and report project status for the assigned projects. Experience in design of food and beverage manufacturing facilities including knowledge and experience in hygienic design principles, refrigeration systems, compressed gas systems, boiler / steam systems, glycol systems, heat recovery systems, and process waste systems highly desired .

Duties and Functions :

• Engineering Design*
• Apply standard engineering design principles and methodologies as well as applicable codes in the preparation of construction documents.
• Lead conceptual and schematic design phases of projects to ensure design fundamentals meet client expectations and code requirements.
• Prepare or direct development of design documentation including drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, etc.
• Prepare or direct development of specifications, working drawings, instructions, and other related documents.
• Maintain complete and orderly project files and documentation.
• Participate in the QC process by reviewing drawings and evaluating the need for design changes; make appropriate recommendations.
• Perform design reviews as part of the QC process.
• Ensure that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of codes and standards as well as design and construction procedures to meet changing priorities.
• Develop internal design guidelines, workflows, and procedures to improve project delivery.
• Project Management*
• Develop and communicate to the design team a project budget and timeline to ensure a timely, cost-effective delivery of the engineering design.
• Lead Kick Off meetings clearly define the scope of work and project goals.
• Monitor the financial performance of the project and identify areas of scope creep for Add Service opportunities; coordinate with the customer or client manager to successfully address the issue.
• Communicate directly with client on projects managed.
• Work with the Project Accountant in the preparation of invoices and other project documentation.
• Business Development*
• Assist in presentations to prospective clients. Participate in client presentations as needed
• Prepare proposals in response to Requests for Quotations (RFQs) including development of competitive pricing.
• Coordinate with Business Development team to identify additional proposal and service opportunities.
• Coordinate with Gray, Inc. sister companies to develop cohesive strategies for project acquisition and delivery.
• Participate in industry organizations and trade groups to enhance and promote Spencer Bristol Engineering capabilities in the food and beverage sector.
• Mentoring and Training*
• Assist in the professional development of junior engineers and designers through individual mentoring and participation in the firms various internal training programs.
• Participate in continual process improvement through leadership in initiative teams, task committees, training sessions and other special efforts.
• Develop internal design guidelines, workflows, and procedures to improve project delivery.

Qualification Requirements :

• Bachelors degree in applicable discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Strong computer and software skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM360, Plant 3D, Microsoft Office).
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong aptitude in engineering design.
• Well developed, detail oriented organizational skills.
• Experience leading and developing cross-disciplinary design teams.
• Ability to work with management to set and achieve goals based on the clients priorities and project objectives.
• Ability to work as part of a design team as well as independently.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis o f disability.*

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