Strategic Project Engineering Manager

Job Title:

Strategic Project Engineering Manager

Location:
Cumming, GA

In this role, you’ll 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.

• Responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, and preparing project cost estimates.
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design is viable and cost‑effective.
• Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes, validate field work, and create as‑built drawings to document the final outcome.
• Review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness, managing 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, meet utility requirements, and maintain installation schedules.
• Review work products submitted by consultants, offering recommendations for adjustments.
• 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 align with project goals.
• Determine the scope of work, prepare requests for proposals, and evaluate received proposals 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, managing assigned budget activities to maintain financial control and accountability throughout the project life cycle.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Must possess Project Management skills;
  Contract Administration skills;
  National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products.
• Energized by collaboration through 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.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team‑oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.