Food and Beverage Engineering Project Manager

The Foth Companies

The Role

Overview

Manage food & beverage engineering projects, client liaison, budgeting, scheduling, safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • client liaison
  • installation management
  • design coordination
  • start-up planning
  • procurement planning
  • safety management

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • contract knowledge
  • project management
  • food industry
  • pe license
  • bachelor's engineering
  • ms project

What You Bring

-Contract knowledge -7+ years of professional engineering project management experience within the consumer products or manufacturing industry -Success working in a consultant environment -10+ years of experience in the food or beverage industry -Professional Engineer license -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Packaging, Industrial, Civil/Structural, or Chemical) or equivalent technical experience -Project Management Professional Certification or ability to obtain -MS Project, Word, and Excel

The Company

About The Foth Companies

-With a focus on client satisfaction, it offers tailored solutions across multiple sectors including industrial, energy, and infrastructure. -Its projects range from large-scale infrastructure improvements to cutting-edge energy solutions, demonstrating the versatility of its expertise. -The company is known for its deep understanding of complex systems, which allows it to tackle both small and large projects with precision. -With a long history of innovation, the company integrates advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients. -Recognized for its collaborative approach, the company consistently partners with clients to achieve successful project outcomes. -The firm’s work spans nationwide, serving a variety of industries, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Coastal and Waterfront Engineering and Dredging

Construction Services

Design-Build / Alternative Project Delivery

Distribution and Logistics Systems

Engineering for Product Manufacturing

Environmental and Regulatory Services

Geospatial and Geophysical

Mining Services

Remediation

Serial 1 Automation

Solid Waste Services

Strategic Consulting and Planning

Transportation

Water and Wastewater

Security Clearance

-drug testing required after offer acceptance, to be completed within two business days.