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Project Manager

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC

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Arkansas City, KS
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for all Capex projects at the facility from initial idea to full execution. They will support the overall facility operations and management with a Capex budget for the creation and expansion of the facility. This position is critical to the expansion of the processing plant and achievement of the strategic vision.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Manages the facility’s Capex budget for the year

  • Assists the maintenance department in achieving goals through Capex projects

  • Is the liaison and Company representative for outside contractors, supplies, and vendors

  • Able to request proposals/agreements and be able to negotiate with outside contractors and vendors on costs and schedules

  • Able to manage multiple Capex projects at one time, all with varying budget amounts

  • Ability to prioritize company needs

  • Maintain a high attention to detail with strong communication skills

  • Maintain all Capex documents related to all projects

  • Ability to support and direct a team

  • Ability to draft detailed scopes of work and designs, and the entire process related to a Capex project

  • Able to identify areas/processes within projects that will save money to reduce unnecessary spending

  • AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and drafting experience

  • Fosters a culture of safety awareness through correct maintenance processes and hold contractors accounting to a high level of safety

  • Follow the plant’s continuous improvement process and plan

  • Direct reports for this position: Project Superintendent, Project Coordinator & four Projects and Facilities crew

  • All other duties as assigned


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

  • Must have a bachelor’s of science in Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Industrial etc.

  • Must have at least 5 years of experience managing projects or project management, preferably in a beef processing facility

  • Experience managing high levels of Capex

  • Experience working with project management system (Microsoft project, Monday.com, Asana or similar)

  • Must have time flexibility to work on holidays or weekends as needed 

  • Ability to make sound decisions and while under pressure