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Wayne-Sanderson Farms · 1 day ago

Sr. Project Engineer

Laurel, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee capital projects while managing and monitoring all aspects of the project. The role involves planning, designing, budgeting, and managing contractors and vendors on assigned capital projects.

Animal FeedMeat and PoultryWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Bethany Myers

Responsibilities

Reports to the Director of Engineering

Report regularly on project status, opportunities for improvement, budget status, as well as problems that could significantly affect cost or schedule to the Director of Engineering

Provide project leadership to achieve the highest levels of safety, cost control, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, and team dynamics

Knowledgeable with estimating and establishing a project budget, job cost tracking, and closeout

Prepares, schedules, coordinates, monitors, and manages various assigned engineering projects that involve several different disciplines of Engineering

Serve as project manager for planned and unplanned responsibilities consisting of scope development, detailed design, budget development, contractor selection, and project execution oversight

Develop scope of work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for multiple capital projects simultaneously

Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner

Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project

Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices

Interact daily with internal customers to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field

Develop strong working relationships with co-workers, facility managers, consultants, contractors, etc

Makes onsite visits to coordinate with contractors throughout the development and implementation of projects

Inform Project Team and contractors promptly of any construction schedule changes, and work closely with all relevant project stakeholders to ensure requirements are met

Utilize approved Consulting Engineers for stamped drawings and technical details

Identify and develop engineering plans for sustainability

Qualification

Budget DevelopmentEngineering DesignProject ManagementAutocadBIMNavisworksCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership AbilitiesInterpersonal Skills

Required

5 years of project management within the industry or related fields

Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook)

Proficient with Autocad, BIM, and Navisworks

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, contractors, and other engineers in a timely and professional manner

Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects

Planning skills and high attention to detail

Ability to manage time wisely and balance workload

Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Must be willing to travel weekly

Ability to work weekends and holidays

Ability to work in multiple environments (cold, humid, dry, dusty)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Company

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

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Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces and sells animal feeds.

Founded in 2022

Oakwood, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

https://waynesandersonfarms.com

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