Location: Nashville, TN | Schedule: Full-time, on-site with travel | Compensation: $125K -155K plus bonus Overview An established company in the food processing industry is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale, complex technical projects. This role offers the chance to direct a team of engineers, oversee innovative engineering solutions, and work independently on most tasks while collaborating with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

What you'll do - Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates - Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses to support design decisions - Ensure designs meet required standards and codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings - Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness - Manage project execution by directing vendors and contractors - Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors - Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans - Partner with vendors and contractors to plan layouts and meet utility requirements - Review consultant work and recommend adjustments - Maintain documentation such as manuals, drawings, specifications, and vendor contacts - Conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases - Define scope of work and prepare and evaluate proposals - Submit regular status reports to management - Manage contract administration and review bid packages - Prepare project documents including budget analyses, plans,



and schedules - Monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget Required qualifications - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - 2+ years of experience in a leadership role including team development and management - Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues - Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling - Project Management skills, Contract Administration skills, and the ability to interpret national codes and standards - Proficient in AutoCAD - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability - Ability to travel to other locations 50% of the time - Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment - Proficient in engineering economics Preferred qualifications - Previous experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable - Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred Compensation and benefits - $125K -155K plus bonus Why this role This position offers the opportunity to lead complex, large-scale engineering projects and manage a team, with the autonomy to work independently while tackling meaningful technical challenges in the food industry.

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