Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARYThe Project Manager is responsible for all Capex projects at the facility from initial idea to full execution. They will support the overall facility operations and management with a Capex budget for the creation and expansion of the facility. This position is critical to the expansion of the processing plant and achievement of the strategic vision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages the facility’s Capex budget for the year
• Assists the maintenance department in achieving goals through Capex projects
• Is the liaison and Company representative for outside contractors, supplies, and vendors
• Able to request proposals/agreements and be able to negotiate with outside contractors and vendors on costs and schedules
• Able to manage multiple Capex projects at one time, all with varying budget amounts
• Ability to prioritize company needs
• Maintain a high attention to detail with strong communication skills
• Maintain all Capex documents related to all projects
• Ability to support and direct a team
• Ability to draft detailed scopes of work and designs, and the entire process related to a Capex project
• Able to identify areas/processes within projects that will save money to reduce unnecessary spending
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and drafting experience
• Fosters a culture of safety awareness through correct maintenance processes and hold contractors accounting to a high level of safety
• Follow the plant’s continuous improvement process and plan
• Direct reports for this position: Project Superintendent, Project Coordinator & four Projects and Facilities crew
• All other duties as assigned

• Must have a bachelor’s of science in Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Industrial etc.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience managing projects or project management, preferably in a beef processing facility
• Experience managing high levels of Capex
• Experience working with project management system (Microsoft project, Monday.com, Asana or similar)
• Must have time flexibility to work on holidays or weekends as needed
• Ability to make sound decisions and while under pressure