Project Manager

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About the Role

We are seeking a driven and organized Intermediate Project Manager to lead sustaining capital projects at our South Saint Paul rendering facility. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of small to mid-sized multidisciplinary projects that support plant reliability, compliance, safety, and performance improvement.

At all times, the role must embody Sanimaxs core values: collaboration, consideration, improvement, and integrity.

This is a hands-on position, working closely with operations, maintenance, process, electrical/instrumentation, contractors, and external engineering firms to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

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• Competitive benefits to include a 401 K $1 for $1 with 5% Match
• 3% quarterly bonus
• Green company with strong values and 85 years of established growth and stability

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sustaining CAPEX projects from scope development to commissioning and closeout (typically $50k$2M).

• Collaborate with plant stakeholders to identify needs and develop project justifications.

• Prepare and manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents; follow internal Pre-AFE and Post-AFE project processes.

• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and start-up activities.

• Ensure project compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.

• Work with contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants to execute work efficiently; follow internal Projects RACI

• Monitor project performance (cost, schedule, quality), report progress, and mitigate risks.

• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in project audits and lessons learned reviews.

• Monitor and communicate the status of the project regularly to all stakeholders.

• Create enthusiasm for the project and establish a collaborative work environment while holding team members accountable for the required results.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 510 years of project management experience in industrial environments (food, rendering, chemical, manufacturing).

• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and construction execution.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a live plant setting.

• Comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and communicating across levels.

• Familiarity with OSHA, environmental compliance, and process safety standards is an asset.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, establish good interpersonal relationships and foster the development of high-performance teams.

• PMP certification is an asset but not required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily plant-based with occasional travel to other facilities or suppliers.

• Must be comfortable in industrial and occasionally odorous environments.

• Some weekend or evening work may be required during shutdowns or commissioning phases.

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