Project Manager- Bluffton, IN

Job Description

This company is looking for a Project Manager to join the Engineering Team to oversee CAPEX projects at their facilities. This role includes leading a team comprising controls, packaging, and plant engineers, managing projects up to $80M with durations ranging from 10-24 months. Current projects include seasoning line upgrades, new air conditioning installations, wastewater treatment, and building updates. You will deliver capital projects, develop capital project plans, and lead external partnerships effectively.

75% of your time will be spent delivering Capital Projects, 15% of your time will be spent on capital project development, and 10% of your time will be spent leading and developing external partnerships. Additional responsibilities are listed below:

Job Responsibilities:

75% Deliver Capital Projects

• Provides leadership for the execution of all capital project phases: Initiating, planning, execution, testing, turnover, closure.

• Accountable for developing and implementing multiple capital projects simultaneously.

• Uses engineering knowledge, judgment, creativity and experience to lead engineering initiatives of high complexity and long duration.

• Provides technical direction to project teams to develop sound engineering alternatives and recommendations.

• When needed, establishes new procedures and technology, identifying new industry trends with a continuous improvement mindset.

15% Capital Project Development

• Promotes and teaches a performance-driven (versus task-driven) project management process during the development of capital projects.

• Demonstrates negotiation skills to "sell" projects through the capital approval process.

• Develops the business case, technical feasibility and plan for customer (plant) acceptance.

10% Leading and Developing External Partnerships

• Develops and manages relationships with external engineering partners.

Required Qualifications:

1. 7 years experience as a project manager or project engineer (Project budgeting, purchasing, equipment installation, balance multiple projects at once lead teams)

2. Bachelors Degree in Engineering

3. Lead a team of 3 engineers or technicians on projects

4. Experience coming from a Food & Beverage or high automation facility.

5. Experience working with suppliers, venders, procurement, purchasing

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $67 - $76