Mead & Hunt's Food & Beverage group is pleased to share an opportunity for a Client Project Manager within our packaging department. The preferred location for this role is our Champaign, IL office; however, qualified candidates near other office locations will be considered, with the expectation of frequent travel to Champaign.
Key Responsibilities:- Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular site visits, meetings, and strategic engagement.
- Manage existing clients related to obtaining and executing projects.
- Understand client organization, capital portfolio, and approval processes to better influence project development.
- Collect and share client feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Proactively assess client needs and resolve issues related to cost, quality, schedule, or resources.
- Project management, coordination and liaison for project work obtained.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance and advice for less experienced technical staff.
- Maintain familiarity with technical requirements and regulations affecting the assigned industry and other potential consulting opportunities.
- Market work within the assigned industry and recognize potential opportunities in the
- company's other business lines.
- Maintain contact with current clients and pursue potential new clients within the assigned industry.
- Other duties as assigned.
Travel: - Some travel will be required.
- For candidates near Champaign, IL office, travel is expected to be approximately 50%.
- For candidates residing outside of the Champaign area, travel is expected to be approximately 75%.
Successful candidates will have the following:- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or similar related field.
- At least five years of relevant experience required.
- Experience working for a Food & Beverage company and experience working in a manufacturing/retail packaging facility is preferred.
Ideal candidates will have any/all of the following:- Professional presence and confidence when interacting with clients, internal leadership, and external partners.
- Sufficient technical depth to credibly engage with clients, understand project requirements, and guide technical teams.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in environments with changing schedules, deadlines, and priorities.
- Ability to analyze information, define problems, evaluate data, and draw sound conclusions.
- Strong collaborative skills to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
- Professional judgment and decision-making skills when resolving project or client challenges.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies as they are implemented.
At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.
Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position
Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.
