Ashby- Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Are you a seasoned project manager? Do you have experience in manufacturing, large capital projects and researching new facilities? Wonderful, look no further, we have your next position! Doherty Career Solutions is partnering with a local Ashby, MN facility as they search for a Senior Project Manager to join the thriving and growing team. Salary for this role will depend upon experience but offer $120,000-150,000 plus an extremely lucrative bonus plan. The Senior Project Manager leads large, cross-functional capital projects within food manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget execution from concept through start-up.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Lead large-scale capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects ranging from $2MM to $10MM+ from concept development through commissioning and operational handover
• Manage project stage-gate processes, including business case development, NPV analysis, risk assessment, and change control
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities including process, automation/controls, utilities, facilities, and construction trades
• Develop and execute procurement strategies, including contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, and vendor selection
• Oversee construction management activities, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements
• Develop and execute commissioning, qualification, and start-up plans to ensure performance targets are achieved
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, environmental, and safety standards throughout project execution
• Manage project closeout activities, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, spare parts, and formal handover to Operations and Maintenance teams
• Provide regular project status reporting to corporate and site leadership, including schedule, cost, risk, and mitigation plans
• Travel as required to support project execution and site coordination
• Mentor and develop others in project management best practices and standards.
• Promote personal and company image throughout the community

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline preferred)
• 10+ years of experience managing capital projects within food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, vendors, and construction activities
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Experience researching potential expansions and industries
• Experience opening up all new product lines and equipment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
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For over 40 years, Doherty has offered customized workforce solutions and talent acquisition services to companies doing business throughout the Midwest.

For over 40 years, Doherty has offered customized workforce solutions and talent acquisition services to companies doing business throughout the Midwest.