Project Engineering Manager

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August 29

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Americold Logistics, LLC.

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Transport • Supply Chain

Americold Logistics, LLC is a leading provider of temperature-controlled supply chain solutions. With over 240 global locations, Americold offers innovative cold storage and distribution services supported by advanced technology. The company partners with producers, retailers, and food service providers to manage the storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive products. As a key player in the cold chain industry, Americold is committed to enhancing customer experiences and optimizing supply chain operations to protect product value and ensure customer satisfaction. With a rich history spanning over 120 years, Americold consistently delivers engineered solutions and remains at the forefront of industry innovation.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1903

🚗 Transport

📋 Description

• Technical owner of Americold’s program implementations, leading internal and external teams through detailed engineering of automation Type I new builds, to deliver the design requirements and business case of the final product • Supplier Selection - drive vendor selection of the key leads (AC/GC) and their main sub-contractors to ensure inputs on costs are engineered and delivered by the correct parties • Integrated Detailed Engineering (IDE) - lead this phase of engineering through development of tools and templates appropriate for this phase and each project type, taking the design concept into a deeper level of engineering with suppliers on new or existing land • Plan and schedule IDE Workshop sessions, identify resource requirements and ensure their participation, facilitate all related meetings and activities, manage proper usage of process tools and documentation • Drive all IDE deliverables to completion - final design and layouts, construction and automation GMPs/firm pricing, revised project schedules and vendor proposals, updated capital budgets and OpEx requirements • Lead IT/software functionality discussions to define processes and a Description of Operation (DOO); ensure all WMS, WES and interface functionality is clarified and documented • Finalize AC simulations/ emulations to ensure equipment specifications and software can handle hourly volumes and no robotics or automation needs to be added after Detailed Engineering • Complete/finalize all engineering in the project not completed in IDE timeline • Finalize costs with the GC (General Contractor) and AC (Automation Contractor) via GMP’s or Guaranteed Max Price/firm bids • Support all requirements for land due diligence to include civil work including geotechnical reports, traffic study, environmental surveys, etc.; support permitting requests with GC’s and local municipalities • Review and signoff on all final shop drawings for automation and related technical construction trades that impact layout (i.e. fire protection, electrical, refrigeration, etc.) • Project Management– lead the engineering workstream under the implementation team and program manager, after the detailed engineering phase through commissioning • Plan, schedule, budget and execute all integrated design engineering related project activity • Manage execution of project technical solution with AC/GC PM’s including mitigating change orders • Support scope changes or “surprises” in the field that require additional engineering reviews and decision making • Review AC’s FSD/SFS/design documents etc. and final GC engineering package • Track all key milestones and elevate lack of integration or upcoming risks to executive leadership via a risk matrix and opportunities • Support legal team in reviewing and finalizing contracts • Develop status updates across workstreams, developing a cadence which will provide better visibility including weekly/monthly updates • With Commissioning Manager, Review and signoff on all PLC ladder logic, e-stop diagrams and other controls-related items prior to commissioning and testing • Facilitate support training of Maintenance team through OEM suppliers, including Train the Trainer, documentation, vendor augmentation, and post go-live support • Provide weekly status reports to PMO as required • Transition and handoff to a Systems Integration Manager in the field • Support Type II and III projects as needed (new build Construction w/o automation and current site retrofits)

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Logistics, or related field • 10+ years of demonstrated Engineering Design, Project Management and/or Implementation experience in warehouse automation, operations and/or logistics required (Ideal mix would have 5+ years of design and an additional 5+ years of implementation) • Experience in “new builds/greenfields”, working with construction or general contractors a plus • 7+ years of project management experience; PMP/PMI certification desired or similar levels of program/project management education • 8+ years of experience using AutoCAD (or other 2D & 3D design software) for detailed mechanical designs and approvals • Operations management experience desired; proven experience inside a distribution center and leadership or other role through two or more go-lives • Successful track record managing multiple high priority capital investment ($10M+) and customer implementations using project/program management methods and tools • Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications to include Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and VISIO (and other process documentation tools) • Experience using collaboration tools such as Teams, SmartSheets, Jira, SharePoint and/or Box • Knowledge and skills using AutoCAD software is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. • When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. • We help our customers feed the world.