Job Title: Project Engineering Manager Location: NC or VA Salary: $125K – 155K plus bonus Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager: Looking to hire a Strategic Project Engineering Manager who is passionate about technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation. The Strategic Project Manager will play a key role in driving cutting-edge automation projects for the meat processing industry. This Manager will collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional teams to understand automation needs and translate them into innovative solutions. As a trusted authority in project management with equipment automation, this role tackles the most complex challenges, turning visionary concepts into reality. Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineering Manager: • Responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost estimates. • Conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design is both viable and cost-effective. • Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes, and validate field work, creating as-built drawings to document the final outcome. • Review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness, and manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors. • Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, ensuring alignment with management and engineering teams to successfully implement plans. • Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules. • Review work products submitted by consultants, offering recommendations for adjustments as necessary. • Maintain comprehensive documentation, including equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information, ensuring all project details are properly organized and accessible. • Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals. • Determine the scope of work, prepare requests for proposals, and evaluate the proposals received to select the best approach. • Submit detailed reports to management by established deadlines, keeping them informed on progress and key project developments. • Responsible for contract administration, including reviewing bid packages to ensure compliance and completeness. • Prepare essential project documents, such as justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules, to guide project execution. • Monitor installations to ensure that proposal specifications and budgets are met, and you manage assigned budget activities to maintain financial control and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. • Continuously improve upon robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions • Education & Experience Requirements of the Project Engineering Manager: • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. • 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership, including team development and management, is required. • Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues. • Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling. • Lay out and design experience • Experience managing a multi-million dollar budget. • Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. • Proficient in engineering economics. • Proficient in AutoCAD. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products. • Ability to travel to other locations. (50% of the time). • Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry. • Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes. • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.