What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer position at Alpha Executive Search?
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for managing regional capital plan and projects from concept through scope definition, design, costing and planning. The Regional Project Engineer is also accountable for successful installation/construction, documentations, start-up and follow up assessment of the projects.
THIS ROLE MUST BE BASED IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with plant personnel and Regional Leadership to develop capital appropriation budget and provide input on engineering, purchasing and installation requirements for capital projects.
- Lead and manage assigned projects to meet timelines, budget, and quality requirements.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute all capital projects performed in a cost-effective manner in accordance with corporate and production requirements.
- Generate preliminary cost estimates.
- Develop project CRF (Capital Request for Funding) and manage ongoing costs.
- Solicit, review, recommend, and obtain approval on bids for project work and equipment required.
- Responsible for project vendor selections, cost negotiations, and approve invoicing.
- Oversee plant construction management effort, document retention, start-up, training, and acceptance progress for each project.
- Maintain detailed records for each project such as action plans, timelines, roles and responsibilities, cost tracking, and status against plan.
- Provide technical engineering and project management support to other divisions of the company as requested
- Create and maintain department technical specifications as part of continuous improvement effort.
Experience & Skills:
- 7-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
- Experience in capital plan and capital project management (preferably in meat or other food industry).
- Knowledge of refrigeration, steam, and wastewater experience is a plus.
- PMP Certification or Degree preferred