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Green Plains Inc. · 3 months ago

Senior Project Manager - Engineering/Construction

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Green Plains Inc. is a company that offers custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries worldwide. The Senior Project Manager at Fluid Quip Technologies will be responsible for leading complex projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring team members to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

AgTechBiofuelLogisticsTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of complex projects across design, engineering, procurement, and commissioning phases

Translate client needs into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with FQT’s standards and Front-End Loading (FEL) methodology

Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables with precision and foresight

Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships based on trust, insight, and consistent delivery

Interpret client feedback and anticipate needs, adjusting project approaches accordingly

Actively support business development through scope definition, proposal development, and upselling

Supervise and mentor project team members, supporting their professional growth

Delegate responsibilities effectively while fostering accountability and collaboration

Promote a positive, high-performance team culture across cross-functional groups

Identify risks early and develop thoughtful, strategic mitigation plans

Resolve conflicts constructively and adapt quickly to changing project conditions

Lead teams through challenges with creativity, resilience, and a solution-oriented mindset

Develop and maintain project schedules across all phases, ensuring feasibility and alignment with team capacity

Proactively identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements

Support broader organizational planning through accurate forecasting and resource allocation

Create, manage, and track project budgets, ensuring financial performance aligns with business goals

Understand the financial implications of project decisions, including margin, revenue, and profitability

Contribute to company performance through precise financial reporting and budgetary oversight

Qualification

Client EngagementPMP CertificationProject ManagementProject Management ToolsFinancial ManagementTeam ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

10+ years of relevant project management experience, ideally in a technical or engineering-focused industry or aggregated experience in an associated field

Proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase projects with minimal supervision

Strong client-facing experience with a track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships

Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Agile frameworks)

Ability to travel up to 30%