Senior Field Engineer

Senior Field Engineer – Conception to Reality Inc

Conception to Reality Inc (CtR) is a project management, engineering, and construction management firm specializing in large-scale food and beverage packaging and process manufacturing.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to oversee field engineering and construction within the given scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints, to provide industry‑specific, experienced consulting services, and to provide professional and concise technical communication to all project stakeholders.

• Build and maintain high‑level customer relationships
• Manage construction/engineering projects through to completion, including:
  • Oversee daily work of contractors and vendors
  • Manage project scope
  • Manage project schedule
  • Coordinate and conduct on‑site bid meetings with vendors and contractors
  • Conduct daily meetings while on site
  • Prepare and distribute daily reports; technical communication skills are critical
  • Manage permitting and fees
  • Mark‑up 'as‑built' drawings and feed information back to CtR CAD or engineering resource
  • Create and update MS Project schedules
  • Create charts and spreadsheets using computational analysis in MS Excel
  • Request purchase orders and change orders
  • Conduct design reviews and implement efficiency improvements
  • Manage the completion of the punch list at the conclusion of the project
  • Ensure installation meets customer specifications
  • Train or oversee the training of customer production employees at the conclusion of the project
• Interact with the following on a daily basis:
  • CtR PM
  • CtR mechanical/electrical/process engineers
  • CtR management
  • Customer corporate engineers
  • Customer plant personnel, from operators to the plant director
  • Contractors
  • Vendors
  • PEs
  • Others, as needed
• May assist the Project Manager in performing conceptual work and feasibility activities, conducting site audits, and completing scope‑of‑work documents from the design premise
• Other duties as required

• B.S Degree in Engineering (preferably mechanical or civil), or Construction Management preferred
• 10 years' experience required, 15-20+ years preferred
• Manufacturing field experience, especially in the food and beverage industry, is required
• Technical manufacturing knowledge and practical project management experience is required
• A background in a production environment as a project engineer, maintenance manager, and/or production manager preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project;
  AutoCAD Viewer
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) a plus

• 75% travel expected to client sites, depending on project needs
• Outstanding communication skills—especially written
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to work well within all levels of the client company
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing project planning, process systems, equipment, and operations
• Ability to resolve problems, make decisions and be creative to keep activities moving forward toward a positive result
• Ability to create and update Gantt chart‑style schedules
• Ability to read, interpret and mark up manufacturing line drawings
• Basic hands‑on troubleshooting ability of mechanical and electrical issues required
• Ability to create a project plan, using logical thinking
• Ability to successfully prioritize and execute against an organized plan

• Competitive pay: $45-$55 per hour equivalent to $115,000- $150,000 annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule

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