Plant Engineering Project Manager

The Plant Engineering Project Manager independently manages a diverse portfolio of complex engineering and capital projects across the company’s operations. Projects vary in size and scope, from stand-alone facility improvements to components of larger capital construction programs. This role integrates operational requirements, technical considerations, and stakeholder expectations to deliver safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions.

The position is responsible for the full project lifecycle, from concept development and planning through design, execution, commissioning, and closeout. Using industry-standard project management practices and tools, the Plant Engineering Project Manager leads assigned projects, supports cross-functional teams, and serves as a trusted advisor on the development and implementation of plant engineering and non-capital initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties in this position include the following:

• Partner with SBS leadership and facility teams to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, expand capacity, and address significant maintenance, reliability, and infrastructure needs.
  
• Lead the development and execution of capital projects, including building construction, infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and plant layout modifications.
  
• Develop design alternatives and preliminary budget and schedule estimates to support project evaluation and approval.
  
• Plan and manage all phases of facility capital projects, including scope development, consultant selection, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty administration.
  
• Conduct space-planning and capital-planning studies to evaluate feasibility, priorities, and funding requirements for strategic capital programs and development projects.
  
• Perform preliminary design reviews to establish scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resource needs for future projects.
  
• Select, negotiate with, and administer contracts for vendors, contractors, and consultants in accordance with company requirements.
  
• Manage project budgets and review and authorize vendor, consultant, and contractor invoices within established approval authority.
  
• Administer construction activities, including change orders, field directives, issue resolution, and contingency management.
  
• Establish, monitor, and report project budgets, schedules, risks, and progress to SBS leadership and key stakeholders.
  
• Coordinate design reviews at appropriate project milestones and document stakeholder input, decisions, and required actions.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Competencies

To perform this role successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Functional

• Project Management – Applies established project management methodologies and tools to define scope, develop schedules and budgets, manage procurement and risk, and deliver projects within approved cost, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
  
• Construction Knowledge – Understands construction methods, materials, codes, permitting requirements, and safety standards applicable to building, infrastructure, equipment, and plant-layout projects.
  
• Food Processing Facility Construction – Demonstrates experience with food-processing facility construction, preferably in seafood processing and manufacturing, including knowledge of appropriate construction practices, hygienic design considerations, and processing equipment integration.
  
• Creative Problem-Solving – Combines logical analysis with practical creativity to evaluate alternatives, resolve complex issues, and identify effective solutions that may not be immediately apparent.
  

Interpersonal

• High Standards and Efficiency – Produces accurate, high-quality work with minimal wasted effort through disciplined planning, organization, prioritization, and follow-through. Consistently supports personal commitments, project goals, and company objectives.
  
• Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance teams, architects, contractors, suppliers, and leadership. Provides concise project updates, reports, recommendations, and presentations.
  
• Leadership and Collaboration – Provides direction and accountability to project teams, builds productive working relationships, and promotes effective collaboration across departments and with external partners.
  
• Time Management – Prioritizes competing demands, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meets critical deadlines.
  
• Judgment – Applies sound business judgment, professional ethics, and strong reasoning skills. Works effectively across functions, articulates a clear point of view, identifies business opportunities, and makes timely decisions in a demanding environment.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, architecture, business, or a closely related field preferred.Minimum of five years of project management experience, including experience coordinating engineering or technical teams.
  
• Minimum of five years of operational experience in manufacturing or food processing; seafood processing experience is strongly preferred.Experience leading technical team members through project delivery, including multidisciplinary design reviews.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, methods, and tools.Proven ability to build and lead multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, technical professionals, operations and maintenance teams, and administrative staff.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, meet demanding deadlines, and produce timely, high-quality deliverables.
  

Physical Demands

While performing the essential functions of this role, the employee is regularly required to sit, use their hands to handle or feel objects, and communicate verbally. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position is based at the Seattle, Washington corporate office and requires travel to company processing facilities, primarily in Alaska. Travel may be required up to 50% of the time, may occur on short notice, and may include continuous assignments of up to four weeks.

Mental Activities

The employee is expected to model high standards of honesty and integrity and to present and share information in a direct, appropriate, and helpful manner.The employee maintains a reputation for confidentiality, reliability, fairness, and accountability; acknowledges mistakes; and avoids misrepresenting information for personal gain. The employee approaches work with energy and initiative, values thoughtful planning, and takes timely, decisive action when circumstances require it.

Salary Disclosure

The typical base pay range for this role is $125,000–$145,000 per year. Individual base pay is determined based on factors including the primary work location, the complexity and responsibilities of the role, job requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Silver Bay Benefits and Perks

• Health Insurance: Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible for basic life insurance, long-term disability, as well as voluntary life insurance benefits for them and their families.
  
• Employee Assistance Program:  Available for employees and their families.
  
• Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for the Silver Bay Seafoods safe harbor retirement 401(k) plan.
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: Employees are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) plan benefits which start at 3 weeks a year, go up based on years of service, and receive 8 paid holidays each year.
  
• Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
  

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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