Project Manager

Role Description

When you join Design Group as a Project Manager, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Packaging Systems Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

• You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients.
• Lead the packaging line design, integration, installation and start-up of capital projects for the food and beverage industries, including:
  • Estimation
  • Justification
  • Budget
  • Schedule
  • Implementation
  • Acquisition
  • Troubleshooting
  • Documentation
• Develop equipment design and specifications, design equipment support systems, and handle bid analyses.
• Lead communications with vendors (OEMs) and contractors.
• Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry standard tools and procedures.
• Evaluate existing packaging operations, and provide solutions to create immediate ROI and improve productivity.
• Identify and specify required tooling and packaging equipment within designated project timelines.
• Develop, maintain and grow solid client relationships.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of project management experience with packaging or process systems.
• Experience in the food, beverage, household products, or personal care industries (required).
• A solid understanding of:
  • Process systems
  • Utility
  • Packaging systems
  • Drafting (CAD)
  • Controls
  • Equipment procurement
  • Project installation, training, and start-up
• Experience delivering projects on budget and schedule, managing complex scopes, managing client interactions, and supervising contractors.
• The ability to simultaneously organize and execute multiple project responsibilities.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with clients and suppliers in engineering and operational environments.
• The ability to develop, maintain, and grow solid client relationships and new business opportunities.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including project installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• A bachelor of science in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering required.

Benefits

• Support of professional development resources and mentorships including:
  • First Year Experience program
  • Individual Development Plans
  • Career Path resources and tools
• Environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals.
• Rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible career path.