Project Manager - Environmental

The Project Execution Manager oversees the project engineering team and assists with their performance in managing new equipment and service orders for the NAM SFT division. Company Overview GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well‑established company with the innovation of a forward‑thinking industry leader. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day. 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO. 7% 401(k) employer match to help grow your retirement savings. Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset. Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits. Confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance. Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly manage project engineers to deliver equipment orders on time and within budget. Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff. Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Oversee daily workflow of the department. Monitor resources and resource capacity planning. Liaise with managers of other NAM departments including Finance, Logistics, HR, and others to achieve project goals. Provide performance evaluations of all direct reports. Define priorities for department work and resolve conflicts, escalating to director level if necessary. Facilitate training and learning experiences of team members. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Maintain status reports of all projects worked on by the department. Review new projects and assign project teams. Establish strong communication guidelines with customers and other company departments. Prioritize project tasks to align with company goals. Enforce procedures and best practices of engineering and project management, including continuous improvement. Directly manage large projects, or projects of strategic importance to the company. Directly support Project Engineers as needed during each project life cycle, including risk management. Approve PTO, expense reports, and other department expenditures. Track and maintain KPIs for project management within the team. Collaborate with commercial coordinators to track project budgets and invoicing. Create engineering service proposals on behalf of the department. Assist with review, approval, and update of department ISO procedures including audits. Act as the point of contact for emergencies and accident reporting within the team. Your Profile / Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi‑task. Thorough understanding of the business with a focus on customer expectations. Strong networking skills and ability to work as a team with other departments. Strong leadership traits including entrepreneurial competencies. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate. Ability to function well in a high‑paced and occasionally stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Other duties as assigned. Compensation The typical base pay range for this position will be communicated during the interview. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, and qualifications. You may be eligible for additional rewards. Location & Eligibility This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employment GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEA Germany GmbH