The Manager, Project Engineering is responsible for all engineering functions related to facilities, process and equipment within the North American operations. The position will be responsible for leading multi-functional teams of internal employees and direct reports while holding overall responsibility for outside contractors, engineering and other 3rd party service providers.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Oversee the design, modification, installation and commissioning of production equipment and systems utilizing corporate standards
• Interface with engineers and multifunctional teams to define project scope requirements and incorporate corporate standards
• Evaluate new process technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems
• Work with finance, production, quality and safety to develop justifications for capital projects
• Acquire and negotiate project contractor bids in conjunction with procurement
• Prepare project specifications and/or tender documents
• Manage release of design input to suppliers (contractors, component suppliers, etc.)
• Perform supplier site visits to ensure compatibility of equipment designs with current plant configurations
• Assist in the development of new installation techniques and standards
• Manage capital projects ranging in dollar value from $1MM plus meeting deadlines and budgets
• Identify and effectively utilize project resources
• Provide technical assistance to processing facilities, to improve quality and efficiency
• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance within assigned projects
• Ensure that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified requirements
• Manage project cost and timing
• Provide engineering tasks, including training and documentation as required to ensure a project is executed and deliverables are achieved
• Travel percentage moderate to high, 40% to 60% based on assigned project locations

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with at least 10 years relevant design and project management experience
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office and Project software and Windows Operating System, AutoCAD and similar design software
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and oversee the work of contractors, 3rd party engineering providers and direct reports
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Self-motivated

What you can expect :

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.