Smithfield Foods · 5 hours ago
Project Engineering Manager
Monmouth, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. As a Project Engineering Manager, you will lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects within the pork and packaged meat industry, overseeing design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions while managing a team of engineers.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Design Work: You'll develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates. Conducts feasibility studies and economic analysis to support designs. You'll ensure designs meet required standards and codes and validate field work and create as-built drawings. You'll also review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness. Manage project execution by directing vendors and contractors. Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors. Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans
Design Implementation: You'll partner with vendors and contractors to plan layouts and meet utility requirements. Review consultant work and recommend adjustments and maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, specs, etc.) and vendor contacts
Reports and Proposals: You'll also conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases. Define scope of work, prepare and evaluate proposals. Submit regular reports to management on project status
Bid Review and Project Preparation: Manage contract administration and reviews bid packages. You'll also prepare project documents (budget analyses, plans, schedules, etc.) and monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget
People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching
Qualification
Required
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 AutoCAD
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time)
Preferred
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Proficient in engineering economics
Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
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