Senior Project Manager

POWER Engineers, Inc. - Facilities Division is growing, and we are seeking Project Managers to support our Food and Beverage sector. Candidates for this position must have a sound knowledge of facility design, processing, packaging, and the associated regulatory requirements needed to support food and beverage manufacturing. The successful candidate will be responsible for both project and client management; at POWER, our PM’s are responsible for Finding, Winning and Managing their projects. The PM that has strong lead engineering skills and ensures the success of their project team will provide the best solution for the client; this is the approach that works well at POWER Engineers. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment ore remote for the right candidate.  Position reports into the Overland Park, Kansas office. 

Roles and Responsibilities  This individual will be part of POWER’s Food and Beverage Project Management team charged with Finding, Winning and Managing projects in the food and beverage sector Establish and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients by strategically evaluating and responding to client needs Maintain a working knowledge of POWER’s capabilities and discipline resources  Evaluate business opportunities and provide go-no-go evaluations  Participate in the development of qualifications submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, marketing communications, trade shows, and related activities Manage all sales activities through POWER’s CRM system General working knowledge of the jurisdictions and or standards of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and 3A Sanitary Design Standards Ability to scope a project for all disciplines of engineering and relay that scope to internal team members.  Project management focuses on the scope development of an opportunity Required Education/Experience 10+ years of related engineering sales and consulting experience or consulting project management experience in the food or beverage industry Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees and clients Sales management skills with a proven record of developing new accounts and closing deals along with a strategic perspective       Project management skills with a proven record of scope development, and scope identification for various disciplines Proficient in the use of basic computer software Ability to travel as required, typically up to 30%  Desired Education/Experience 15+ years of related engineering sales and consulting experience or consulting project management experience in the food or beverage industry PMP Certification

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.  

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.  

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:  

Medical/Dental/Vision   Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance   401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender-affirming care  

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!  

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Email