Director of Engineering- Project Management

• ◆Own end-to-end execution of large-scale capital projects - from business case and scope definition through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff
• ◆Lead and develop a team of Project Managers executing strategic CAPEX across Chobani's manufacturing network, providing technical direction and holding teams accountable to safety, schedule, budget, and quality
• ◆Drive execution of major capital initiatives including greenfield and brownfield plant expansions, processing system installations, packaging line upgrades, utilities, and infrastructure projects
• ◆Develop and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets - including cost estimating, bid leveling, contractor selection, change order management, and financial forecasting
• ◆Lead front-end project development: business case development, scope definition, feasibility studies, and capital appropriation requests
• ◆Manage external engineering firms, general contractors, equipment vendors, and construction teams across concurrent capital projects
• ◆Lead commissioning, startup, and operational turnover of new systems and equipment in coordination with Operations and Maintenance
• ◆Partner with plant leadership, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to align capital priorities with business objectives and production schedules
• ◆Develop and execute short- and long-term capital planning strategies, including portfolio prioritization and resource allocation across the project pipeline
• ◆Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks before they impact schedule, budget, or production - with a particular focus on executing inside live manufacturing environments
• ◆Establish and enforce CAPEX execution standards, stage-gate processes, KPIs, and tools across the site.
• ◆Provide executive-level communication on project status, financial performance, risk, and operational impact to senior and plant leadership

• ✓10+ years of capital project and engineering experience inside Food & Beverage, Dairy, Beverage, or CPG manufacturing - this is required, not preferred
• ✓8+ years managing complex capital projects end-to-end: budgets, timelines, contractors, cross-functional execution
• ✓5+ years leading engineering or technical project teams
• ✓Deep working knowledge of processing systems, packaging equipment, utilities, facility infrastructure, and plant operations
• ✓Proven experience executing CAPEX inside running production facilities — you understand what it takes to do this safely without stopping the line
• ✓Strong financial acumen managing multi-million-dollar capital budgets
• ✓Ability to influence, communicate, and drive alignment across all levels — plant floor to executive leadership
• ✓B.S. in Engineering or related technical field required (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or similar)
• ✓PMP preferred; SAP, MS Project, AutoCAD familiarity a plus

Same as internal