Engineering Project Manager

Summary

Join Foth, a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm, as a Project Manager. This role offers the flexibility to work fully remote, with a preference for candidates near a Foth office. You will serve as the primary client contact, managing projects within budget and schedule, and leading engineering design teams. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, along with specific experience in project management within the paper converting industry. Foth offers a values-based, collaborative environment with professional growth opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Paper Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or equivalent technical experience
• 5+ years of experience within paper converting industry
• 3+ years of project management experience within the paper converting industry utilizing multi-discipline engineering teams
• Prior experience in various contracting models such as time and materials, lump sum, guaranteed maximum, etc
• Prior use of project management tools for schedule and financial tracking
• Experience in capital project management
• Experience in leading project scope definition efforts
• Proficiency with MS Project

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client for project activities
• Work with clients to develop scope, proposals, resolve conflicts, and build the Foth relationship
• Develop and execute projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments
• Manage all project activities in accordance with the schedule and take responsibility for overall execution of work
• Document and execute all changes in scope of project
• Develop new business opportunities through excellent project execution
• Direct and coordinate the engineering design team, subcontractor activities, scope of work, and contract specifications
• Anticipate project staffing needs and provide input to the selection of project team members
• Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
• Work with procurement resources to solicit, bid, analyze, and award installation services / contracts
• Provide direction related to procurement of parts and equipment and develop or assist with the development of procurement plans when required
• Establish project safety plans and ensure its communication to all employees on the job
• Promote, support, and monitor safety policies of Foth and Foth's clients
• Work closely with construction management resources during installation phase of projects
• Develop or assist with the development of installation, technical check-out, and start-up plans
• Work with, and sometimes act as, the start-up leader on the installation portion of projects; coordinate OEM service representatives and contractors
• Anticipate problems and work with client, engineering, OEM's, subcontractors, and project teams to provide corrective actions
• Work internally and with the client to identify and execute efficiency gains for work processes
• Travel as needed for data gathering, design reviews, installs, start-ups and troubleshooting (approximately 30% annual average)

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within the paper converting Industry
• 7+ years of project management experience within the paper converting industry utilizing multi-discipline engineering teams
• Project Management Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 24 months of start date
• Professional Engineer license
• Prior experience in a consulting environment
• Prior experience leading proposal generation with or without a request for proposal
• Experience using Primavera P6

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability
• Retirement
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Several other voluntary benefits
• Bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program
• On-the-Spot bonuses
• Quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Flexible work environment