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Engineering Project Manager – Paper & General Industrial Industry

The Foth Companies

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Paper Science, or related discipline) or equivalent technical experience
  • 5+ years of project management experience leading capital projects in manufacturing environments
  • Experience within paper making, paper or plastics converting, building materials, or chemical manufacturing markets
  • Experience leading multi-discipline project teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, and start-up

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary client contact for project activities, including scope development and long-term relationship management
  • Lead the planning and execution of multi-discipline capital projects, ensuring delivery within budget and schedule
  • Manage all phases of project execution, including scope definition, engineering, procurement, and commissioning
  • Identify opportunities for improved project execution, operational efficiency, and future business development

Key facts

Hard skills

Project Management Client Services Technical Engineering Budget Management Scope Management Proposal Development Construction Project Implementation Safety Standards

Other skills

  • Consulting
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

About the company

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The Foth Companies

Engineering Services

By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 650 members in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity. As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryEngineering Services
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 


Foth is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital and improvement projects for manufacturing clients in the paper, converting, tissue, packaging, printing, and other paper products industries. This role serves as the primary client interface and is responsible for the successful execution of multi-discipline engineering projects from scope development through installation and start-up.

 

This position can be based in Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN or remotely within the U.S.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary client contact for project activities, including scope development, proposal support, conflict resolution, and long-term relationship management

  • Lead the planning and execution of multi-discipline capital projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget, schedule, and contractual requirements

  • Manage all phases of project execution, including scope definition, engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and start-up

  • Direct and coordinate engineering teams, subcontractors, vendors, OEM service representatives, and contractors to achieve project objectives

  • Manage project scope and ensure all changes are properly documented, evaluated, and executed

  • Coordinate procurement activities, including bid solicitation, evaluation, contract awards, and equipment purchasing strategies

  • Partner closely with construction management resources during installation, technical check-out, and start-up activities

  • Develop and promote compliance with project-specific safety plans and Foth and client safety standards

  • Anticipate project challenges and work collaboratively with clients, engineering teams, OEMs, and contractors to identify and implement corrective actions

  • Identify opportunities for improved project execution, operational efficiency, and future business development

  • Participate in client-facing presentations, project reviews, and proposal development efforts

  • Travel as required for project planning, design reviews, installations, start-ups, and troubleshooting activities (approximately 25-35%)


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Paper Science, or related discipline) or equivalent technical experience

  • 5+ years of project management experience leading capital projects in manufacturing environments

  • Experience within paper making, paper or plastics converting, building materials, or chemical manufacturing markets

  • Experience leading multi-discipline project teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, and start-up

  • Experience developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies

  • Experience utilizing project management tools for schedule and financial tracking


Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience within the paper, converting, tissue, packaging, or broader pulp and paper industry

  • 7+ years of project management experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license

  • Success working in a consulting environment

  • Experience with multiple contracting models including lump sum, time and materials, and guaranteed maximum price agreements

  • Strong communication skills with experience facilitating discussions and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders 

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
 
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
 
Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

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