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

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