Project Manager (Remote, Hybrid)

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About Us

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food and beverage processing and provides sustainable solutions for production processes in diverse end-user markets. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 50 countries contribute to GEA’s success, collaborating in global teams, and at the same time staying close to our customers at the local level. At GEA you can have the opportunity to work with great people from a variety of backgrounds, in exciting and challenging projects.

About This Opportunity

GEA currently has an opportunity for the role of Project Manager, in our Beverage and Filling business unit. The projects may be comprised of several technologies including automation/controls, liquid processing (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), aseptic and non-aseptic filling solutions. This opportunity is open to incumbents working at either our Columbia MD or Hudson WI office locations.

A Project Manager is the leader of a project execution team which is responsible for the successful and timely completion of the project. The Project Manager executes a project while maintaining or increasing profitability of the contract by managing the project scope, the project schedule, and the project risk management plan, while always striving to achieve customer satisfaction. This position is GEA’s representative to the customer and will directly interface with the customer throughout all project phases.

• Provides a main point of contact for the customer and other stakeholders; to coordinate, review, organize and communicate with. This includes written and verbal communication, meetings, submittals, training etc.

• Responsible for organizing and controlling engineering projects according to the GEA Project Management Guidelines

• Reviews contract documents and specifications to make sure they conform to all stakeholders understanding of scope and works to bridge any gaps.

• Coordinates approval and submittal of project documents (P&IDs, drawings, project documentation, etc.) for submittal to the customer.

• Responsible for Project Controlling according to GEA guidelines with a focus on Revenue and Margin, this includes the approval of the as-sold budget, development, and approval of any change orders, reporting of key figures and ensures timely invoicing and payments.

• Performs risk analysis, monitors and mitigates risks and keeps management informed of any major changes or updates over the complete project lifecycle.

• Plans the project engineering program, creates the project resource plan, requests needed resources from line managers and organizes project staff according to project requirements.

• Coordinates and manages project support disciplines within the project life cycle including 3rd party suppliers, procurement, fabrication, quality control, finance, design, automation, process engineering, project engineering, component engineering, structural engineering, Centers of Competency and field installation to resolve issues and ensure delivery times coincide with the required project schedule.

• Documents and controls change management over complete project lifecycle.

• Prepares and schedules Phase Gate Review, Steering Committee and other review meetings for the project, including knowledge transfer of “lessons learned” to all members of the project management and applications sales support teams.

• Updates and maintains the Project database (PHS) for assigned projects including filing and updating of correspondence, technical specifications, project management documents, and drawings.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Mechanical, Chemical, Food Science or related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in food, dairy, brewing or beverage industry.

• Minimum 4 years of experience working in a project engineering or project management role.

• Understanding of process technology, preferable in hygienic food processing

• Proven interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting.

• Must possess good English language communication skills both written & verbal.

• Detail oriented and highly organized

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.

• Must be willing to travel (up to 25% of the time

Your Benefits:

GEA offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture.

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