responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost estimates
conducting research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design is both viable and cost-effective
determining design criteria based on required standards and codes, and validate field work
reviewing and checking engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and managing project execution by guiding vendors and contractors
coordinating project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors
accountable for coordinating and providing direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules
maintaining comprehensive documentation, including equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information
conducting engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals
determining the scope of work, preparing requests for proposals, and evaluating the proposals received to select the best approach
submitting detailed reports to management by established deadlines
contract administration, including reviewing bid packages to ensure compliance and completeness
preparing essential project documents, such as justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues
Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling
Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills
Proficient in engineering economics
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products
Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations (50% of the time)

robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support team members and their loved ones
Be Well programs offering tools and resources to enhance quality of life at no additional cost
comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help reach full potential
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

Strategic Project Engineering Manager

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