Project Manager, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

The Projects Manager spearheads the independent management of a diverse portfolio of complex projects across the company's operations. Requires a minimum of five years of operational experience within the manufacturing or food processing sectors; specialized background in seafood processing is highly desirable. These projects encompass a broad spectrum of sizes and scopes, ranging from standalone initiatives to integral components of larger capital construction programs.

You will be the driving force behind seamless project delivery, achieved through the skillful integration of organizational needs and stakeholder expectations.

Your responsibilities encompass the complete project lifecycle, from initiation through successful closeout. Leveraging your project management expertise and a suite of industry-standard tools, you will not only lead and support your assigned projects but also act as a trusted advisor, guiding non-capital project development and implementation.

• Collaborate with SBS management to identify areas requiring increased efficiencies and/or capacities, including significant heavy maintenance and upgrade needs at facilities.
• Lead the development and execution of capital projects, including building construction, infrastructure upgrades, and plant layout modifications.
• Provide design options and budgetary/scheduling estimates to assist in project approval process.
• Plan and manage all phases of capital facility projects, including schedules, consultant selection, design, permitting, construction, close out, and warranty.
• Perform space planning and capital planning studies to assess viability and funding considerations for strategic capital programs and development projects.
• Conduct preliminary design reviews to establish scope, schedule, and budget for future projects.
• Negotiate and administer vendor and consultant contracts, contractors, and consultants.
• Manage project budgets; review and authorize payments to vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Administer construction, including change orders, field directives, and contingency management.
• Establish, monitor, and report on project budgets and schedules to SBS leadership.
• Coordinate design reviews at appropriate project milestones with various stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor of science degree in project management, architecture, business, engineering, or a closely related field preferred
• Five years of experience in project management and/or engineering team management.
• Requires a minimum of five years of operational experience within the manufacturing or food processing sectors; specialized background in seafood processing is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing technical team members for project delivery, including experience with design review.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management techniques.
• Proved experience in building and leading multidisciplinary project teams and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, technical professionals, and administrative staff.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and producing high-quality deliverables in a timely manner.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Functional

• Project Management - A strong foundation in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is essential for planning, executing, and controlling projects within budget, schedule, and quality constraints. This includes expertise in scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and procurement.
• Construction Knowledge - Understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations is necessary to ensure the feasibility and adherence to safety standards during building, infrastructure, and plant layout projects.
• Food Processing Facility Construction - Experience in the construction of food processing facilities, with a specialized focus on seafood processing and manufacturing. Knowledge of best construction methods for food manufacturing facilities and equipment.
• Creative - You are not only logical and analytical but can display a great deal of creativity in your problem-solving. The best solution is not always the most obvious and to outmaneuver your challenger it is often necessary to think outside the box.

Interpersonal

• High Standards & Efficient- Going the extra step to producing significant output with minimal wasted effort, organized planning, and prioritization. You take pride in the accuracy and efficiency of your work processes with quality orientation. Follow through weekly commitments, personal goals, and the company’s objectives.
• Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders including engineers,…