Project Manager, Engineering

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Job Description

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end project activities, including equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, and new material introductions in the supply chain. This position involves coordinating project team efforts, managing communication with stakeholders, and ensuring successful project execution.

Reporting Location: Ontario, California

Pay Range: $121,411 - $137,638 / annually. This role is annual bonus-eligible.

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Travel: Up to 60% of domestic travel to visit plants and vendors/partners is required

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage projects exceeding $50 million in capital expenditure (CAPEX), including overseeing major national launches and multisite implementations across all locations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams and third-party resources to deliver projects.
• Lead project startup, reviews, and escalation management.
• Coordinate efforts with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), vendors, District Manager (DM), and plant staff to resolve punch-list items and ensure quality deliverables through testing.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, commissioning plans, and startup processes.
• Manage project documentation, budgets, and records using the Capital Management Tool.
• Ensure expenditure forecast accuracy and financial closure with settled assets under construction.
• Meet technical requirements and secure approval for technical acceptance.
• Facilitate project goals, risk assessments, stakeholder feedback, and periodic reporting.
• Obtain stakeholder approvals for project handover documentation and ensure proper close-out stages.
• Oversee execution of cross-functional technical teams and support project verification.
• Develop execution strategies, cost estimates, preliminary schedules, and evaluate project and engineering alternatives.
• Drive due diligence, manage RFP processes, and oversee procurement for equipment, contractor selection, contract negotiation, and bidding.
• Collaborate with design teams to prepare and review specifications and drawing packages (IFBR, IFB, IFBC, IFR).
• Implement and manage bid cycles across all project disciplines, including leading on-site bid events.
• Ensure construction methods are safe, timely, and high-quality while serving as the primary contact between the project core team and plant staff.
• Provide accurate CAPEX forecasting within the project management tool.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical, or electrical engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years of industrial manufacturing experience - dairy, food & beverage, or liquid manufacturing preferred
• Ability to travel domestically up to 60% for plants visits and vendors/partners
• Proven project management expertise: PMP certification is a plus.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, ERP, SAP preferred
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams and contractors.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent business acumen and effective communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com

Salary : $121,411 - $137,638