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Engineering Project Manager – Paper & General Industrial Industry

Foth

Job Location:

Madison, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Project Management

Job Summary

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive92% member retention rate! Learn more at is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital and improvement projects for manufacturing clients in the paper converting tissue packaging printing and other paper products industries. This role serves as the primary client interface and is responsible for the successful execution of multi-discipline engineering projects from scope development through installation and start-up.

This position can be based in Green Bay WI; Madison WI; Milwaukee WI; Minneapolis MN or remotely within the U.S.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary client contact for project activities including scope development proposal support conflict resolution and long-term relationship management
Lead the planning and execution of multi-discipline capital projects ensuring successful delivery within budget schedule and contractual requirements
Manage all phases of project execution including scope definition engineering procurement construction support commissioning and start-up
Direct and coordinate engineering teams subcontractors vendors OEM service representatives and contractors to achieve project objectives
Manage project scope and ensure all changes are properly documented evaluated and executed
Coordinate procurement activities including bid solicitation evaluation contract awards and equipment purchasing strategies
Partner closely with construction management resources during installation technical check-out and start-up activities
Develop and promote compliance with project-specific safety plans and Foth and client safety standards
Anticipate project challenges and work collaboratively with clients engineering teams OEMs and contractors to identify and implement corrective actions
Identify opportunities for improved project execution operational efficiency and future business development
Participate in client-facing presentations project reviews and proposal development efforts
Travel as required for project planning design reviews installations start-ups and troubleshooting activities (approximately 25-35%)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Paper Science or related discipline) or equivalent technical experience
5 years of project management experience leading capital projects in manufacturing environments
Experience within paper making paper or plastics converting building materials chemical manufacturing markets or other similar industries
Experience leading multi-discipline project teams through planning design procurement construction and start-up
Experience developing project scopes schedules budgets and execution strategies
Experience utilizing project management tools for schedule and financial tracking

Preferred Qualifications:

10 years of experience within the paper converting tissue packaging or broader pulp and paper industry
7 years of project management experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Success working in a consulting environment
Experience with multiple contracting models including lump sum time and materials and guaranteed maximum price agreements
Strong communication skills with experience facilitating discussions and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women minorities persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are to applicable state law all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foths Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process including to assist with reviewing application materials identifying potentially qualified candidates sourcing candidates and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support but do not replace human decision-making and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.

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