Project Engineer

Company: The J. M. Smucker Company
Location: Meadville
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

TITLE

Project Engineer

LOCATION

Meadville, PA

REPORTS TO

Plant Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Engineer will lead the execution of projects. Primary responsibilities include developing scopes of work, user requirements, project plans, budgets, and cost controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writes project charters and funding requests
• Ensures that all phases of the Capital Project Delivery process such as Front-End Engineering and Start Up Management are followed
• Leads the development of project cost estimates and manages projects to meet the estimates 80% of the time
• Develops and manages project schedules to meet project objectives 95% of the time; this includes coordinating and monitoring schedule updates in conjunction with engineering and construction resources
• Establishes project practices and procedures including ones related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule
• Manages project changes and the decision-making process
• Drives resolution of key technical issues within the team; ensures all Smucker engineering and code requirements are met
• Clearly communicates project status, outages and watch-outs as the primary link between the project team and upper management
• Understands key roles of Smucker employees and contractors and can mesh the two for a seamless project execution
• Can lead a multidisciplinary team of Engineers to successfully execute a project
• Works with operations and product development to determine internal customer needs
• Provides technical support to Project Managers in the areas of project controls, budget, and accounting systems
• Ensures that projects are documented in accordance with good engineering practices SELECTION CRITERIA
  
  Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer, etc.) is required Experience
    • 3-5 years of experience in project management/construction management is required
    • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred
    • An understanding of the Capital Delivery Process
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