JOB – Project Manager (Manufacturing Engineering)

LOCATION – Tampa, FL

TERM – Direct Hire

SALARY - $110,000 - $130,000 per annum.

INDUSTRY – Process Automation / Food & Beverage Systems

A leading provider of integrated process solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering and delivery teams through the full project lifecycle. This is a key role that combines technical acumen with strong project leadership to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality execution across process systems and automation projects.

Experience in project delivery for the Food & Beverage sector is a pre-requisite for this position.

The Project Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering project activities and teams, ideally within process systems or industrial automation.
• Recognized Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
• Technical background in process systems design, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, design, field installation, and controls.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to serve as the main point of contact between internal teams and customers.
• Experience coordinating documentation, budgets, risk assessments, and schedule milestones.
• Ability to manage change orders and maintain clear scope alignment throughout the project.

The Project Manager duties will involve:

• Leading projects from proposal through closure, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinating work across functional teams including Process & Controls Engineering, Purchasing, I&C, Field Supervision, and more.
• Managing customer communications and clarifying scope requirements to internal teams.
• Overseeing project documentation submissions (P&IDs, schematics, etc.) and approval cycles.
• Working with engineering and supply chain to track costs, timelines, and deliverables.
• Driving project risk analysis and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts and team collaboration.

For more information about this Project Manager opportunity, please apply, or contact Jack Smillie at [email protected] who will be able to provide more details on the role.

Many thanks,

Premier Group