Lead Engineer, Projects

Your Opportunity as the Lead Engineer, ProjectsAs a Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in bringing high-impact capital projects to life—from concept through startup and execution. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence operational performance, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability across the business. Your work will have a visible impact on both day-to-day operations and the company's long-term growth strategy.Location: Longmont, CO Work Arrangements: Monday–Friday with flexibility to support operations during occasional evenings, nights, or weekends, based on operational and business needs.In this role you will: Write project charters and funding requestsEnsure that all phases of the Capital Project Delivery process such as Front End Engineering and Start Up Management are followedLead the development of project cost estimates and manages projects to meet the estimates 80% of the timeManage site capital spend to meet budgetDevelop and manage project schedules to meet project objectives 95% of the time; this includes coordinating and monitoring schedule updates in conjunction with engineering and construction resourcesEstablish project practices and procedures including ones related to safety, quality, cost, and scheduleManage project changes and the decision-making processDrive resolution of key technical issues within the team; ensures all Smucker engineering and code requirements are metClearly communicates project status, outages and watch-outs as the primary link between the project team and upper managementUnderstand key roles of Smucker employees and contractors and can mesh the two for a seamless project executionCan lead a multidisciplinary team of Engineers to successfully execute a projectWork with operations and product development to determine internal customer needsProvide technical support to Project Managers in the areas of project controls, budget, and accounting systemsEnsure that projects are documented in accordance with good engineering practicesWhat we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's of Science degree is preferred; a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related discipline is preferredAt least 3 years of experience in project management/construction management is requiredPrevious experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferredAn understanding of the Capital Delivery ProcessColorado Salary $102,500-148,500Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment), 12 paid company holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.Additional benefits include:Company-provided life and AD&D insurancesCompany-provided short-and long-term disabilityVoluntary Life & Health BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Employee Stock Purchase ProgramEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursementBereavement leaveParental leaveThe Right Place for YouWe are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. SummaryLocation: Longmont, COType: Full time