Engineering Project Manager - Food and Beverage

Engineering Project Manager – Food and Beverage

We invite you to apply for the Engineering Project Manager – Food & Beverage role at BW Design Group, where you will work with a committed team of professionals, shaping the world around us.

You will join one of our 45 offices in the U.S., be part of a committed team of over 1,500 professionals, and work directly with our clients to solve complex problems. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant.

• Lead the packaging line design, integration, installation, and start‑up of capital projects, including estimation, justification, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, acquisition, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Develop equipment design and specifications, design equipment support systems, and handle bid analyses.
• Lead communications with vendors (OEMs) and contractors.
• Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry‑standard tools and procedures.
• Evaluate existing operations and provide solutions to create immediate ROI and improve productivity.
• Identify and specify required tooling and equipment within designated project timelines.
• Develop, maintain, and grow solid client relationships.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening the relationship with our clients and team.

• 10+ years of project management experience with packaging or processing systems in the beverage manufacturing industry (we will consider applicants with 5+ years).
• A solid understanding of process systems, utilities, beverage‑specific packaging systems, drafting (CAD), controls, equipment procurement, and project installation, training, and start‑up.
• Experience delivering projects on budget and schedule, managing complex scopes, client interactions, and supervising contractors in beverage production environments.
• The ability to simultaneously organize and execute multiple project responsibilities.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with clients and suppliers in engineering and operational environments.
• The ability to develop, maintain, and grow solid client relationships and new business opportunities, particularly in the beverage manufacturing sector.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start‑up activities, client and company‑sponsored meetings, trainings, industry‑related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical engineering.

Our culture and commitment to our people sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and a genuine interest in the success of our professionals. As a Project Manager, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with professional development resources, mentorship, and career‑path tools.

Associate

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Chicago, IL – $70,000 – $100,000