Project Engineering Manager TX - PE License

This position is responsible for managing the capital expenditures in infrastructure for company’s manufacturing facilities in the United States. Planning, implementation and tracking regarding all activities and tasks related to the engineering, construction and management of capital investment projects whilst complying and enforcing the company rules and policies, This position required Texas Professional Engineer License or Texas Registered Architect.

• Manages Capital Expenditure Budget.
• Performs financial analysis and justification per project ensuring higher return on investments versus cost of capital.
• Project Management and execution of projects; contracts of Engineering and Contractors.
• Approve and coordinate CapEx projects managed by plant managers/engineers.
• Coordinate the Execution of Projects with Plant Personnel
• Define the objectives and timeline to be met at the completion of each project.
• Prepare a detailed work plan for each project, identifying the activities needed to successfully complete each.
• Prepare project cost estimates in collaboration with the relevant departments.
• Manage project staff in accordance with the Company’s policies and practices.
• Review and supervise the progress of each project and make the necessary adjustments as they are needed to ensure the successful completion of each project.
• Prepare documents and specifications for bids as needed and requested.
• Prepare Conceptual drawings.
• Review architectural / engineering drawings made by in-house firm.
• Approve, Sign and Stamp drawings.
• Participate in the process of selection and evaluation of contractors, in accordance with the company’s policies, practices and needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers to track shipping, delivery and, in its case, installation schedules in accordance with the company’s needs and in constant communication with the company’s relevant department.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering, either Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Food, or in Construction Management. Texas Professional Engineer License required or Texas Registered Architect. Will need License in other states as required.  8 years’ experience managing Capex projects. Minimum three-year experience in the food industry, preferably in bakery, managing engineering projects. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

• Knowledge of Microsoft office software programs.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Advanced ability with the use of CAD software, preferably AutoCAD
• Experience supervising engineering personnel.
• Ability to direct multiple engineering projects.
• Ability to plan strategically to maximize return on investments.
• Ability to analyze capital expenditure projects.
• Ability to utilize SAP and other internal systems to access and analyze data.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.