Manager of Engineering Project Management

Location: The Colony
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11 years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.Responsibilities / Tasks Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering complex projects on time and on budget? GEA Group is seeking an experienced Manager of Project Management to join our Frisco office. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact in the food processing industry, we want to hear from you! What You’ll Do: Lead projects from contract award through commissioning and customer handover, ensuring technical and quality standards are met. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients—facilitating communication, meetings, documentation, and training. Oversee mechanical systems and food processing equipment, ensuring compliance with hygienic design and customer requirements. Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, installation, commissioning teams, and third-party OEMs for seamless project execution. Maintain accurate project records, including risk analysis, change orders, technical documents, and financial tracking. Lead and motivate project teams, delegate tasks, hold regular status meetings, and support team development. Drive continuous improvement by conducting project closeout reviews and sharing lessons learned. Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and industry standards throughout project execution. Your Profile / Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of engineering/project management experience OR equivalent degree with 10 years of relevant food industry experience. Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings. Experience in Food, Dairy, Brewery, or Beverage industry project management and/or process engineering is a plus. Understanding of process technology, preferably in hygienic food processing. Detail-oriented and proficient in CAD, MS Project, and SolidWorks/Inventor. Willingness to travel 50-60% of the time. The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards. GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified engineeringforthebetter Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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