Entry Level Project Manager

Entry Level Project Manager

POWER Engineers, Inc. - Facilities Division is growing, and we are seeking Project Managers to support our Food and Beverage sector. Candidates for this position should have recently graduated with a degree in Engineering Management, Project Management, Construction Management or a PMP Certification. Having some knowledge, or an interest to learn, of Food and Beverage facility design, processing, packaging, and the associated regulatory requirements will be needed. This is an entry level position, the successful candidate will be willing to learn to be responsible for both project and client management; at POWER, our PM’s are responsible for Finding, Winning and Managing their projects. The PM that understands engineering skills and ensures the success of their project team will provide the best solution for the client; this is the approach that works well at POWER Engineers. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• This individual will be part of POWER’s Food and Beverage Project Management team charged with the successful completion of projects in the food and beverage sector.
• Establish and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients by strategically evaluating and responding to client needs
• Maintain a working knowledge of POWER’s capabilities and discipline resources
• Evaluate business opportunities and provide go-no-go evaluations
• Participate in the development of qualifications submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, and related activities
• Manage all sales activities through POWER’s CRM system
• Willing to develop a working knowledge of the jurisdictions and or standards of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and 3A Sanitary Design Standards.
• Ability to scope a project for all disciplines of engineering and architecture and relay that scope to internal team members.  Project management focuses on the scope development of an opportunity.

Required Education/Experience

• Degree in Engineering Management, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees and clients
• Proficient in the use of basic computer software
• Ability to travel as required, typically up to 25%

Desired Education/Experience

• Some level of related engineering sales and consulting experience or consulting project management experience in the food or beverage industry
• PMP Certification
• Project management skills with a proven record of scope development, and scope identification for various engineering or architectural disciplines

 At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.  

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.  

 Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:  

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender-affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!  

EOE, including disability/vets