Senior Project Manager - Agribusiness/Chemical

Company: Valdes Engineering Company
Location: Fox Valley
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Primary point of contact and accountability for ensuring projects meet client’s expectations throughout the life cycle of the project. Interfaces with client engineering representatives and other department engineers within the Valdes A&E organization. Responsible for leading the Valdes A&E team and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and conformance with specifications. Maintains good business relationships with client counterparts throughout the course of the project. Responsible for acting as a partner to clients to identify upcoming projects and work for Valdes A&E. Responsibilities Manage project with the capability and initiative to successfully execute projects while directing/mentoring a project team and maintaining strong client relationships Promote safety in all aspects of the project and participate in all required safety activities Plan, estimate budget, coordinate and direct engineering activities for multi-department projects of any size Manage, coordinate, and administer a project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and closeout Manage a portfolio of client projects with one or more Project Engineers or Project Managers assigned to support the execution of the portfolio Availability to address project emergencies outside of core business hours Travel to client and vendor sites for meetings, inspections and information gatherings Review and approve invoices to the client, as well as manage estimates, schedules, and reports being sent to the client Develop new client accounts and maintain existing business relationships with client counterparts and management team Assist Business Development in business related activities; become highly integrated in client activities so you can have reliable information for upcoming projects and intel for project award Provide mentorship for Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Managers Accountable to implement the Valdes A&E Quality Procedures throughout project execution Commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customers All other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelors Degree in one of the Engineering disciplines or equivalent experience Experience in the agri-chem industry is required 10-15 years of related experience in project engineering or project management, or equivalent experience in one of the engineering disciplines with cross training in project execution 15 years of related experience in project engineering or project management with 5-10 years supervisory experience Experience managing a project from inception to completion Ability to manage multiple projects and work with tight deadlines Ability to travel to client sites out of town Willing to accept on-site client assignments out of town MS Project and Primavera experience preferred Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future $135,000 - $200,000 a year Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidates individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process. Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement. EEO/AAE We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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