Project Engineering Manager

Job overview

The Project Engineering Manager role is based in Ashland, KY, with compensation of $125,000–$155,000 per year plus bonus. The confidential client is a food manufacturing company seeking leadership for capital and engineering projects. The manager leads projects from concept through completion, coordinating engineering design, contractors, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional partners. The role supports safe, efficient project delivery and the company’s capital investment plans; travel of up to 50% is required.

What you'll do

• Lead engineering and capital projects
• develop designs, specifications, budgets, and cost estimates
• conduct feasibility studies and engineering reviews
• coordinate plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and consultants
• manage schedules, contracts, bid packages, and documentation
• review field work and monitor compliance with engineering standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineering manager

ashland ky

food manufacturing

capital projects

engineering design

project execution

contractor coordination

budget management

travel up to 50%

$125k–$155k plus bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Food processing or meat industry experience is an asset; travel may be up to 50%.

About the employer

Thomas Talent Network is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.