Project Manager (Traveling)

Job Description

Job Description

What You Will Do

You will be the person on the ground who owns project execution from kickoff to closeout. That means showing up at the plant, making sure the right materials are there on time, keeping contractors moving, and being the face of Dobbins with customers and when something needs a decision. Specifically:

• Own the full lifecycle of sanitary processing projects: schedule, budget, materials, contractor management, customer relations, and closeout.

• Travel to customer plants (food, beverage, dairy, pharma) across the Southeast to oversee installs, walk-throughs, and progress reviews.

• Coordinate procurement and logistics for project materials, including fittings, valves, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc. Make sure nothing is the bottleneck.

• Manage outside contractors and trades on site. Hold them to schedule, quality, and safety.

• Build the customer relationship in person. You are the Dobbins customer interface while the project is running.

• Spot and sell follow-on work. If the customer needs parts, upgrades, or another project, you should be the first to know and the first to quote. You should be proactive in being able to spot customer needs and how Dobbins can be their full solution partner.

• Run weekly project reviews with our sales team and operations leadership. Flag risks early, not late.

• Help us build the playbook. We are scaling project services, and the systems you put in place will become how we run.

What You Bring (Required)

• 5+ years as a Project Manager with industrial/sanitary processing equipment. You should be able to walk a plant floor and talk fluently about sanitary design, CIP/SIP, 3-A, and ASME BPE.

• Comfortable with 80%+ travel. You should already be living this lifestyle or actively want to.

• Proven track record running multiple concurrent projects on schedule and on budget.

• Strong communicator with customers, contractors, and internal teams.

Nice to Have

• Trade license or technical certification (mechanical, electrical, welding, GC, etc.).

• Direct experience selling project add-ons, change orders, or parts to the customers you manage.

• Procurement and vendor management background, including schedules of values, lead time negotiation, and expediting.

• Familiarity with food and beverage GMP environments.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $95,000 to $115,000 based on experience.

• Project completion bonus tied to on-time, on-budget delivery.

• Per diem on travel days, lodging fully covered.

• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

• Real autonomy. You will not be micromanaged. You will be expected to deliver.

• A seat at the table as we build out a service and project business that does not exist yet at our competitors.

Company Description

A Leading Distributor

The Dobbins Company was founded in 1971 by Felix Dobbins. Under his leadership, the company grew and prospered to become a leading distributor of processing equipment and supplies. We offer solutions to the dairy, food, citrus, textile, poultry, bakery, beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Building on a legacy of innovation and customer satisfaction, The Dobbins Company continues to expand its reach and enhance its offerings, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of distribution excellence. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every product and service we deliver, making us the trusted partner for industry leaders worldwide.

Precise Solutions
Our thorough knowledge of industry-specific requirements allows us to customize precise solutions for our customers. We offer industry-leading equipment, experienced design services, and ongoing support with parts and service.

Branch Offices
The Dobbins Company has branch offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, and sales representatives based throughout the Southeast and Southwest. Each of our locations have warehouses that can ship or deliver the customer’s immediate requirements that are in our extensive stock. Each location is staffed with experienced personnel that are able to assist the customer in obtaining the best solution to meet the customer’s request.

FISA Membership
The Dobbins Company is a member of FISA, the trade association dedicated to promoting distribution in serving high purity industries. Formed by distributors more than 50 years ago, FISA membership includes independent distributors and manufacturers who go to market through distribution. Members serve customers in food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, Bio-Pharm and other high purity industries.

Company Description

A Leading Distributor\r\n\r\nThe Dobbins Company was founded in 1971 by Felix Dobbins. Under his leadership, the company grew and prospered to become a leading distributor of processing equipment and supplies. We offer solutions to the dairy, food, citrus, textile, poultry, bakery, beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Building on a legacy of innovation and customer satisfaction, The Dobbins Company continues to expand its reach and enhance its offerings, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of distribution excellence. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every product and service we deliver, making us the trusted partner for industry leaders worldwide.\r\n\r\nPrecise Solutions\r\nOur thorough knowledge of industry-specific requirements allows us to customize precise solutions for our customers. We offer industry-leading equipment, experienced design services, and ongoing support with parts and service.\r\n\r\nBranch Offices\r\nThe Dobbins Company has branch offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, and sales representatives based throughout the Southeast and Southwest. Each of our locations have warehouses that can ship or deliver the customer’s immediate requirements that are in our extensive stock. Each location is staffed with experienced personnel that are able to assist the customer in obtaining the best solution to meet the customer’s request.\r\n\r\nFISA Membership\r\nThe Dobbins Company is a member of FISA, the trade association dedicated to promoting distribution in serving high purity industries. Formed by distributors more than 50 years ago, FISA membership includes independent distributors and manufacturers who go to market through distribution. Members serve customers in food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, Bio-Pharm and other high purity industries.