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Role Purpose Statement

Main Accountabilities

Capital Projects & Construction Management

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of capital improvement, facility expansion, renovation, infrastructure, automation, and construction projects across the U.S. network.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risk mitigation plans, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee engineering design, procurement, permitting, contractor selection, construction execution, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Drive project engineering support activities, providing technical guidance and engineering solutions throughout planning and execution phases.
• Partner with Procurement, Asset Management, Operations, and executive stakeholders to identify and implement best-value solutions.
• Utilize project management tools such as Procore and Ariba to manage project documentation, reporting, approvals, change orders, and project controls.
• Review and approve project invoices, contractor pay applications, lien waivers, and change management documentation.

Facilities Engineering Leadership

• Serve as the technical authority for facilities engineering initiatives and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Conduct facility assessments and engineering evaluations to identify opportunities for operational improvements, asset optimization, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Apply engineering principles to complex production, utility, and facility systems to ensure reliability and continuous operation.
• Support equipment sourcing, installation, startup, and integration efforts.
• Develop engineering solutions related to maintenance, mechanical systems, utilities, environmental controls, and facility infrastructure.
• Provide engineering support to field operations teams for maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response situations.

Capital Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Lead capital planning efforts, including needs assessments, lifecycle analysis, business case development, and ROI evaluations.
• Develop and prioritize capital expenditure projects aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Identify innovative engineering solutions that accelerate timelines, reduce project costs, and improve long-term asset performance.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across the network.

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure projects comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including:
  • USDA
  • FDA
  • OSHA
  • EPA
  • DOT
  • FAA
  • Municipal and airport authority requirements
• Interface with governmental agencies, permitting authorities, environmental consultants, and regulatory organizations throughout project execution.
• Support environmental stewardship initiatives, including air quality, wastewater, stormwater management, SWPPP compliance, and waste management programs.

Leadership

• Model corporate values and participate as required in groups, initiative and advisory bodies
• Proactively support other departments and functions as the Subject Matter Expert

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Required Experience

  • 7+ years of experience leading facilities engineering, construction, infrastructure, capital projects, or industrial engineering initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple complex construction or facility projects simultaneously.
  • Strong project engineering support experience, including design coordination, technical problem-solving, engineering reviews, and project execution support.
  • Experience working in manufacturing, food production, industrial processing, aviation, logistics, distribution, or similarly complex operational environments.
  • Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience navigating compressed timelines and fast-changing project requirements.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, CADD platforms, and project management technologies.
  • Experience supporting food production, regulated manufacturing, aviation, airport, or distribution facilities.
  • Understanding of maintenance systems, utility infrastructure, automation technologies, and facility reliability programs.