Plant Engineering Project Manager

Silver Bay Seafoods

USA

Pay: $125,000-$145,000/yr

Shift: Contract

The Plant Engineering Project Manager independently manages a diverse portfolio of complex engineering and capital projects across the company’s operations. Projects vary in size and scope, from stand-alone facility improvements to components of larger capital construction programs. This role integrates operational requirements, technical considerations, and stakeholder expectations to deliver safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions.

The position is responsible for the full project lifecycle, from concept development and planning through design, execution, commissioning, and closeout. Using industry-standard project management practices and tools, the Plant Engineering Project Manager leads assigned projects, supports cross-functional teams, and serves as a trusted advisor on the development and implementation of plant engineering and non-capital initiatives.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

**The duties in this position include the following:**

• Partner with SBS leadership and facility teams to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, expand capacity, and address significant maintenance, reliability, and infrastructure needs.
• Lead the development and execution of capital projects, including building construction, infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and plant layout modifications.
• Develop design alternatives and preliminary budget and schedule estimates to support project evaluation and approval.
• Plan and manage all phases of facility capital projects, including scope development, consultant selection, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty administration.
• Conduct space-planning and capital-planning studies to evaluate feasibility, priorities, and funding requirements for strategic capital programs and development projects.
• Perform preliminary design reviews to establish scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resource needs for future projects.
• Select, negotiate with, and administer contracts for vendors, contractors, and consultants in accordance with company requirements.
• Manage project budgets and review and authorize vendor, consultant, and contractor invoices within established approval authority.
• Administer construction activities, including change orders, field directives, issue resolution, and contingency management.
• Establish, monitor, and report project budgets, schedules, risks, and progress to SBS leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate design reviews at appropriate project milestones and document stakeholder input, decisions, and required actions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Competencies**

**To perform this role successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:**

*Functional*

• **Project Management –** Applies established project management methodologies and tools to define scope, develop schedules and budgets, manage procurement and risk, and deliver projects within approved cost, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
• **Construction Knowledge –** Understands construction methods, materials, codes, permitting requirements, and safety standards applicable to building, infrastructure, equipment, and plant-layout projects.
• **Food Processing Facility Construction –** Demonstrates experience with food-processing facility construction, preferably in seafood processing and manufacturing, including knowledge of appropriate construction practices, hygienic design considerations, and processing equipment integration.
• **Creative Problem-Solving –** Combines logical analysis with practical creativity to evaluate alternatives, resolve complex issues, and identify effective solutions that may not be immediately apparent.

*Interpersonal*

• **High Standards and Efficiency –** Produces accurate, high-quality work with minimal wasted effort through disciplined planning, organization, prioritization, and follow-through. Consistently supports personal commitments, project goals, and company objectives.
• **Communication –** Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance teams, architects, contractors, suppliers, and leadership. Provides concise project updates, reports, recommendations, and presentations.
• **Leadership and Collaboration –** Provides direction and accountability to project teams, builds productive working relationships, and promotes effective collaboration across departments and with external partners.
• **Time Management –** Prioritizes competing demands, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meets critical deadlines.
• **Judgment –** Applies sound business judgment, professional ethics, and strong reasoning skills. Works effectively across functions, articulates a clear point of view, identifies business opportunities, and makes timely decisions in a demanding environment.

**Education and Experience**

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, pr