Stratus® · 16 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expStratus® is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and expand their presence in the Food & Beverage and Manufacturing sector. The role involves overseeing large-scale engineering projects, managing client relationships, and driving strategic market growth.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConsulting
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through all phases of project delivery—from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout
Manage complex project schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables to ensure alignment with client goals and organizational standards
Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and industry standards
Oversee quality control and ensure engineering solutions meet performance, reliability, and operational requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for major F&B and manufacturing clients, ensuring a high-quality service experience
Build, maintain, and expand long-term client relationships by understanding operational challenges, strategic priorities, and capital planning needs
Facilitate clear communication among internal project teams, contractors, vendors, and external partners
Identify and pursue new market opportunities to expand the firm’s presence in the F&B/manufacturing sector
Partner with senior leadership to develop market strategies, service offerings, and go-to-market plans
Support proposal development, client presentations, and competitive bid strategies
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements to inform strategic direction
Mentor and develop project engineers, project managers, and junior staff
Promote best practices in project management, technical excellence, and client service
Contribute to resource planning, team development, and capability-building initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or related field)
10+ years of project management experience in engineering, design-build, EPC, or consulting environments
Proven experience delivering capital projects in the Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Pharmaceutical, or Process Manufacturing sectors
Strong understanding of F&B plant operations, sanitary design, processing systems, utilities, packaging lines, and automation
Ability to manage complex, multi-million-dollar projects with cross-functional engineering teams
Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards (cGMP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, SQF, NFPA, ASME, etc.)
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies—scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated success influencing, leading, and collaborating across internal and external teams
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities and drive market growth
High degree of organization, attention to detail, and accountability
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA a plus
PMP, PE, or related professional certification preferred
Company
Stratus®
Stratus Team®, LLC is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Brandon Enochs
Chief Executive Officer
Ted Williams
Chief Financial Officer
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