Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Industrial – Weitz Professional Services business unit is seeking Engineering Project Managers of various levels to be located out of the Minneapolis, Minnesota office.

What You'll Do Everyday:
- Lead customers and engineering project teams during development and delivery phases of assigned project(s)
- Establish engineering budgets and schedules while profitably managing all estimating, administrative and engineering activities
- Challenge the status quo by identifying alternative concepts, designs, cost or time saving measures to be reviewed by the Engineering Manager
- Produce and manage practical and economical high-quality designs in accordance with industrial and engineering department standards and construction estimates
- Obtain vendor proposals to review against specifications; analyze best value for project needs and requirements; propose final vendor recommendation
- Coordinate and/or manage third party engineering firms when necessary
- Assist and/or direct business development of engineering and construction services to clients
- Collaborate with project teams to execute project goals
- Keep abreast of latest industry technology and techniques including trade-specific continuing education, trainings, etc.; educate team members on findings
- Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and co-workers

Skills

What We're Looking For:
Education: An Associate's degree is required; Industry related Bachelor's degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Professional Engineer (PE) License is valuable in this role.
Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years' experience designing and/or acting in an engineering project management role. Specific experience in the food, agricultural, plant design or material handling and process systems industry is necessary. LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable. OSHA 10 or 30 Hour certification is preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.
Technology: Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Employee should have experience with coordination and complete modeling within Revit and AutoCAD, and have the ability to learn other specific software (JDE, Procore, Bluebeam?, etc.).
Skills: A qualified candidate will demonstrate analytical and problem solving, leadership, negotiation, organization, relationship building, construction knowledge, project management and business acumen skills. Effective communication, judgment, initiative, time management, attention to detail and flexibility are also necessary abilities for this position.

Notes

What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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Contact Details

Name: Michelle Capouch
Address: 611 5th Ave
Ph: 5153227952