Corporate Project Engineer - Pioneer Frozen Foods

The Engineering Specialist is an integral member of the Corporate Capital Projects team, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of projects of varying size and complexity. This role focuses on project performance tracking, cost analysis and reporting, purchase order generation, and vendor data management under the direction of the Regional Engineering Manager.

• Assist the Regional Engineering Manager with project initiation, planning, and execution.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure flawless project delivery.
• Partner with Finance to monitor Capital Project status, budgets, purchase orders, and closeouts.
• Process and coordinate payment forms with Accounts Payable.
• Work with the Legal Department to develop and execute vendor or contractor contracts.
• Manage vendor and contractor onboarding in the Supplier System database, ensuring all GMP and Safety documentation is submitted.
• Track and analyze project performance, expenditures, and procurement activities, identifying risks or variances.
• Support the definition of project scope and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support multi-year capital planning activities.
• Prepare regular reports and elevate issues to management as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Authorized to implement projects, issue purchase orders, coordinate project-related travel, schedule team meetings, and maintain project budgets within approved capital expenditure limits.

• External resources (contractors, equipment vendors, etc)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop detailed planning documents and long-range project schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, cost control, and scope verification.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and under pressure.
• Strong client-facing and internal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 0–3 years of experience in Capital Project Engineering Coordination preferred.

• Up to 60% travel required.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is: $70,127.00 - $. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. For Additional Information About Our Company, Go To  C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.  for more information regarding E-verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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