Project Manager

Salary range is $108,200-$135,250 per year

Purpose of Position

Provide project management leadership for the planning, design, and implementation of capital improvement projects across the company. Manage projects from concept through completion, ensuring objectives related to safety, quality, budget, schedule, and operational performance are achieved. Serve as a technical resource and consultant to production and support departments.

Essential Job Functions

Develop project scopes, cost estimates, engineering designs, specifications, and schedules to support management decisions and the successful execution of capital projects.

Lead capital projects through all phases, including concept development, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

Coordinate and direct internal and external resources, including contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams, to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Manage project budgets and expenditures within approved capital authorizations and provide ongoing project cost reporting.

Monitor project schedules, identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure timely completion of projects.

Review and direct engineering designs leading to construction and permit drawings in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Ensure safety is integrated into all aspects of project design and execution and promote a strong safety culture throughout project activities.

Provide technical consultation and engineering support to production, maintenance, and operational teams.

Prepare and present project updates, recommendations, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline required.

Five to ten years of progressive experience in plant engineering, project engineering, or capital project management within a manufacturing environment; food processing experience preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing capital projects from conception through implementation.

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Knowledge of applicable building, electrical, fire, environmental, and safety regulations, including UBC, APCD, NEC, OSHA, and USDA requirements.

Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, and procurement activities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and other project management and engineering software.

Ability to travel is required.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.