Stratus Team® delivers professional services in engineering, construction, and project management.
Lead and grow F&B and manufacturing engineering projects, client relationships, and market expansion.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Huntington, WV
Office Full-Time
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Planning
Feasibility Studies
Construction Oversight
Design
Surveying
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Transportation
Education
Federal
State
Local Government
Infrastructure
Role
Description
project management
client liaison
risk assessment
quality control
team leadership
market development
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements to inform strategic direction.
Serve as the primary point of contact for major F&B and manufacturing clients, ensuring a high-quality service experience.
Manage complex project schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables to ensure alignment with client goals and organizational standards.
Build, maintain, and expand long-term client relationships by understanding operational challenges, strategic priorities, and capital planning needs.
Partner with senior leadership to develop market strategies, service offerings, and go-to-market plans.
Mentor and develop project engineers, project managers, and junior staff.
Identify and pursue new market opportunities to expand the firm’s presence in the F&B/manufacturing sector.
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through all phases of project delivery—from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Oversee quality control and ensure engineering solutions meet performance, reliability, and operational requirements.
Support proposal development, client presentations, and competitive bid strategies.
Facilitate clear communication among internal project teams, contractors, vendors, and external partners.
Contribute to resource planning, team development, and capability-building initiatives.
Promote best practices in project management, technical excellence, and client service.
Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
Requirements
pmp
cgmp
10+ years
project management
engineering
entrepreneurial
High degree of organization, attention to detail, and accountability.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities and drive market growth.
Proven experience delivering capital projects in the Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Pharmaceutical, or Process Manufacturing sectors.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies—scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management.
Demonstrated success influencing, leading, and collaborating across internal and external teams.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
PMP, PE, or related professional certification preferred.
Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards (cGMP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, SQF, NFPA, ASME, etc.).
Strong understanding of F&B plant operations, sanitary design, processing systems, utilities, packaging lines, and automation.
Ability to manage complex, multi-million-dollar projects with cross-functional engineering teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or related field). Master’s degree or MBA a plus.
10+ years of project management experience in engineering, design-build, EPC, or consulting environments.
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Delivers high-quality services in engineering, construction, and project management.
Designs, develops, and executes large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
Transforms complex challenges into successful, sustainable solutions.
Operates across energy, infrastructure, and utilities sectors.
Known for on-time, on-budget project delivery, exceeding client expectations.
Combines technical excellence with deep industry knowledge.
Serves private and public sectors with tailored solutions.
Culture + Values
Innovative solutions through collaboration
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
Integrity and transparency in all interactions
Accountability to clients, employees, and partners
Empowerment and growth of team members
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net Zero Carbon by 2030
Aims to achieve a Net Zero Carbon footprint, transitioning to sustainable energy sources and reducing emissions.
20%
Annual Operational Waste Reduction
Committed to reducing operational waste year-over-year through improved efficiency and recycling efforts.
Ongoing investment in energy-efficient technologies and practices.
Commitment to sourcing renewable energy for operations.
Inclusion & Diversity
Has established a diversity-focused recruitment strategy.
Aims to achieve equal gender representation in leadership roles.
Conducts regular diversity training programs for all employees.