Project Engineer

Company: The J. M. Smucker Company
Location: Longmont
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

TITLE

Project Engineer

LOCATION

Longmont, CO

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

* Understands the key project support systems like iProcurement, Citrix reporting and IQ BackOffice and is able to utilize these to stay on track and move the project forward

* 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

* A Bachelor of Science degree is required; a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related discipline is preferred

Experience

* At least 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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The J. M. Smucker Company (the Company ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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