Large poultry processor is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its plant in Perry, GA. This position plans, budgets, and implements projects from beginning to end for the expansion of facilities and improvement of production lines. They will serve as a technical resource in support of the maintenance department and plant infrastructure to include: refrigeration, boiler, electrical, structural, roofs, fire suppression and fire alarms. Specifically:

• Uses engineering expertise to identify, document and implement cost savings/profit-enhancing improvements that can be implemented on the local level with or (preferably) without the need for capital investment.

• Assists Director of Operations in developing both a short term and a long-term capital budget.

• Maintains projects budgets and schedules under changing circumstances.

• Manages all project sites and contractors by OSHA guidelines. Coordinates all activity at the job sites with local management and safety managers. Ensures that all contractors have a current signed, site specific, safety-package on file for the job site.

• Provides a scope of work that clearly defines and documents all project expectations to prospective bidders. Provides and documents the resolution of all questions to all bidders.

• Solicits three competitive bids received for goods and services. Ensures that the correct equipment is purchased for application. Ensures equipment meets performance specification. Makes sure that the contractors provide competitive bids for defined scope of work.

• Documents, justifies and approves all change orders.

• Trains project managers, project manager trainees, construction managers, construction superintendents, etc. in the proper project management techniques.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred plus 5 years of related work experience. ( 10 + years of related work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Specific requirements include:

• Technical expertise in construction, refrigeration or poultry processing equipment with project management experience.

• Experience with AutoCAD and equipment layout.

• Office and CAD skills are required.

• Must be able to travel to remote facilities, plants and/or other offices.