Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. It is expected that the Project Manager delivers projects according to scope and specifications, on time and within budget, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate must be self-directed, capable of managing multiple project stakeholders, and have proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Core tasks will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle delivery of engineering projects from concept through to installation and commissioning

• Acting as the primary interface between M.E. Engineering and the client throughout project delivery

• Defining project scope, deliverables, and technical requirements in collaboration with clients and internal teams

• Managing project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project outcomes

• Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and drafting personnel

• Reviewing and overseeing development of technical design documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and general arrangements

• Managing procurement activities including contractor work packages and third-party equipment suppliers

• Leading risk management activities including risk assessments HAZOP studies

• Monitoring and reporting project performance including schedule, cost, and quality metrics

• Managing subcontractors and site installation activities where required

• Supporting installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities at client sites

• Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction

• Contributing to continuous improvement of internal project delivery systems and processes

• Lead and manage the Queensland team and satellite office operations, ensuring team performance, and alignment with company objectives while maintaining strong communication with the head office

Travel for meetings, installation monitoring, site troubleshooting and commissioning will be required.

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering degree in Process, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

• 5–10 years’ experience delivering engineering projects within the process, food & beverage, brewing, pharmaceutical or chemical industries

• Demonstrated project management experience delivering capital projects

• Strong understanding of process plant design and implementation

• Excellent communication skills (English), both written and verbal

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills

• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities

• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules and resources

• Experience managing contractors and equipment suppliers

• Outstanding attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team environments

• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Flexibility to travel interstate when required

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering projects in brewing, distilling, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Experience with process plant installation and commissioning

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Plant 3D design environments

• Formal Project Management training or certification (PMP or equivalent)

How to Apply

If this looks like the role for you, please include the following to be considered:

• Cover Letter

• CV outlining your experience

Please attach to this application or send through to admin@meeng.com.au