Project Engineer managing multiple concurrent engineering projects at BrightFarms in Yorkville, Illinois. Collaborating with teams to ensure project objectives are met and operations are supported.
Responsibilities
Manage multiple concurrent onsite engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery of each project’s objectives in collaboration with site leadership and operations teams
Work hands-on with the greenhouse teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities through all project phases, from development and design/engineering to implementation and operational handoff
Partner closely with site leadership to develop, negotiate, and manage engineering and construction contracts, clearly defining scope, schedule, and cost management requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with onsite teams and corporate teams; including Finance, Maintenance, Health/Safety/Environment, Food Safety and Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure equipment and engineered solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with operational needs
Oversee and manage project budgets across multiple initiatives using disciplined project control methods, including building detailed cost estimates and tracking financial performance
Develop and manage project schedules that align with active onsite operations and production demands, ensuring minimal disruption and safe execution
Present project plans, progress updates, and results to site leadership, corporate stakeholders, and project sponsors
Review and approve onsite engineering designs and modifications, ensuring that all enhancements meet performance, safety, and reliability standards
Lead and hold vendors and contractors accountable onsite for safety, quality, schedule adherence, and performance
Build and direct a cross-functional onsite project team, including vendors, contractors, and engineers, to drive collaboration and alignment on project goals
Ensure smooth equipment and process handover to operations, supporting commissioning, training, and startup activities
Administer all purchasing and procurement processes onsite, including bid documentation, contractor selection, purchase order management, and cost tracking
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals
Contribute to the development of site engineering standards, including construction methods, materials, and standardized equipment or process designs
Requirements
Mech/Chem/Industrial engineering degree
5+ years practical, hands-on experience supporting a 24/7 operation on site in a food manufacturing, manufacturing or Ag facility
Demonstrated success with directly managing multiple simultaneous projects and vendors to execute and complete small-mid size Capital projects
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