Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will report to the Corporate Engineering Manager and lead large, cross-functional capital projects within food manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget execution from concept through start-up.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Lead large-scale capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects ranging from $2MM to $10MM+ from concept development through commissioning and operational handover

Manage project stage-gate processes, including business case development, NPV analysis, risk assessment, and change control

Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities including process, automation/controls, utilities, facilities, and construction trades

Develop and execute procurement strategies, including contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, and vendor selection

Oversee construction management activities, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements

Develop and execute commissioning, qualification, and start-up plans to ensure performance targets are achieved

Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, environmental, and safety standards throughout project execution

Manage project closeout activities, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, spare parts, and formal handover to Operations and Maintenance teams

Provide regular project status reporting to corporate and site leadership, including schedule, cost, risk, and mitigation plans

Travel as required to support project execution and site coordination

Mentor and develop others in project management best practices and standards.

Promote personal and company image throughout the community

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline preferred)

10+ years of experience managing capital projects within food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environments

Demonstrated experience managing contractors, vendors, and construction activities

Strong working knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training preferred

Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits:

75% Paid Employee and Dependent Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

3% Matched 401k Retirement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Frequent Company Lunches

Long Term Disability

$25,000 Term Life Insurance

Work boot Reimbursement

Apply now to join the TFC Poultry family!