As an onsite Project Manager for a manufacturing plant in Jacksonville, FL, you will supervise, direct and coordinate the planning, design and construction activities within an active production environment. This role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, facility infrastructure, and the unique challenges associated with executing projects in operating facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects within the food & beverage or other manufacturing industries, with a solid understanding of production processes, packaging systems, and plant utilities including compressed air, electrical distribution, water treatment, steam, refrigeration, and process systems.

You will serve as the primary liaison between plant operations, engineering, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with operational objectives. The successful candidate must be highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills.

This role will include on-site work during preconstruction and construction phases of a project and candidate must be able to independently manage multiple small to medium-sized projects with low to medium complexity.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Management

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all project activities comply with site safety requirements.
• Work closely with Safety Officers to oversee contractor safety performance, permitting, and safe work practices.
• Participate in project risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA's), and hazard reviews.

Manufacturing & Process Integration

• Collaborate with production teams to minimize operational disruptions and ensure project execution supports manufacturing requirements.
• Understand manufacturing processes, production lines, packaging systems, material handling systems, and process equipment.
• Support equipment installations, line modifications, and facility upgrades.
• Coordinate project activities in operational environments while maintaining production continuity and safety compliance.

Cost Management

• Monitors project costs during all project phases with limited supervision.
• Assists supervisory staff in managing project budget and cash flow analysis.
• Prepares and/or reviews cost estimates with limited supervision.
• Understands the contractor billing and change order process; reviewing these documents with limited help from supervisor.

Schedule Management

• Understands the project schedule and works to ensure on-time completion from design and construction team.
• Creates schedules using scheduling software with limited help from supervisor concerning activity linkage.
• Takes initiative when schedule concerns arise to work with project team and Consertus supervisor to correct. Prepares make-up schedules to get work back on track.
• Manages the project close-out process.

Quality Management

• Assures selection of materials and products in specification conform to quality requirements and applicable standards set forth by owner.
• Performs reviews with limited help from supervisor to ensure construction details are quality focused and drawings are coordinated.
• Performs field inspections during construction process to ensure design intent and specifications are being met.

Contract Administration

• Prepares and maintains documentation and project reports as required.
• Works with governmental agencies to obtain proper permits, inspections, and occupancy certificates.
• Manages hours for each task to ensure the amount allocated in the contract is not exceeded.

Client Relations and Business Development

• Maintains relationship with client on an ongoing basis to enhance client satisfaction and increase potential for additional business.
• May assist with marketing and business development activities.
• May attend evening board meetings dependent upon client.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline) preferred
• Degrees in Construction Management or other related technical fields will also be considered.
• 5 - 10+ years of experience
• Experience working in the Food & Beverage industry strongly preferred
• Experience with Capital Programs and Construction Project Management required
• Proven experience in Owner Representation services preferred
• Primarily onsite at a manufacturing facility

What's In It For You:

• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility. We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first
  3% of your contributions. Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.
• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development