Senior Project Manager, Engineering

About the role

Hawaiian Host Group invites applications for the Senior Project Manager, Engineering position. This role is central to the execution of capital projects within our food-grade manufacturing and nut processing facilities. You will be responsible for managing all phases of capital projects, overseeing contractor relationships, and safeguarding utility infrastructure. The position ensures that large-scale agricultural operations and high-speed manufacturing environments continue to support human safety, production efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role reports directly to the Senior Director Manufacturing. You will serve as the primary execution leader for complex engineering initiatives, balancing detailed planning with decisive issue resolution. Your work will directly influence the reliability and throughput of critical production systems. You will act as the central coordination point for cross-functional alignment and risk management.

Key facts

What you'll do

Set intake criteria for project requests while aligning scope with operational requirements and strategic objectives. Design build sequences for equipment installation, ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards and regulatory constraints throughout the project lifecycle. Orchestrate structured review gates to verify the completeness of drawings, permits, and vendor deliverables before any formal release or execution. Coordinate partner handovers to ensure maintenance teams can operate new machinery at full capability from the first day of operation. Track budgets, manage change orders, and monitor milestone risks to ship capital projects on schedule and within financial parameters. Guide partners through commissioning trials to confirm that output, safety, and compliance targets are validated and documented. Maintain utility infrastructure plans to support processing line continuity, minimize downtime, and uphold overall facility uptime. Manage contractors and vendors to keep work orderly, legal, and strictly within approved financial parameters and governance frameworks. Utilize Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office to control schedules, resources, and documentation. Apply clear communication skills with operations, quality, safety, and supply chain stakeholders to resolve issues and align expectations proactively.

Requirements

You must possess at least three years of experience managing projects in manufacturing or processing environments with demonstrated complexity. A solid understanding of ISO standards relevant to food safety and facility engineering is required for this role. You must hold a valid driver's license and be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship constraints. Demonstrated ability to handle capital project budgets, forecasts, and financial controls is essential for success in this position. Clear and precise communication skills with operations, quality, safety, and supply chain stakeholders are mandatory under all circumstances. You must be capable of navigating engineering drawings, specifications, and related documentation for complex equipment and systems. A disciplined approach to intake, design, and delivery in regulated environments is non-negotiable for this role. You must reliably meet deadlines and maintain compliance with food safety, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Nice to have

Experience with established capital project management methodologies and tools is a plus that will strengthen your contributions. Familiarity with project management software will enhance your effectiveness in tracking schedules, risks, and changes.

Practical notes

This Senior Project Manager, Engineering listing at Hawaiianhost specifies a work location in Honolulu, HI. The posting notes that you should No specific travel requirements are outlined in the source material, but any future travel expectations will be confirmed during the hiring process. No visa sponsorship is indicated for this role, and eligibility to work in the United States is required. Please note that the compensation figure of $130,000.00 per year is listed in the source and should be verified The official apply page will provide the most current details regarding role expectations, compensation, and logistics. It is important to review this page carefully to ensure alignment with your background and career objectives. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning how your experience aligns with our needs at Hawaiian Host Group. The organization seeks candidates who can thrive in structured, regulated manufacturing environments and contribute to continuous improvement. This position is integral to maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations across our food-grade facilities. Your involvement will help ensure that capital investments translate into reliable production capacity and long-term value. The company relies on disciplined project management to protect both people and product integrity. Strong ownership of timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication is essential. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful infrastructure initiatives in a high-visibility operational setting. If you are detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and experienced in managing complex engineering projects, we encourage you to submit your application through the official channel.