Engineering Projects Execution Manager – Fixed Term

About the role

Puratos is seeking an Engineering Projects Execution Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a new chocolate factory in Tire, İzmir. This fixed‑term position (2 years) will be pivotal in ensuring the project meets scope, budget, timeline, quality, safety and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute the factory construction project, coordinating architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical and utilities designs.
• Manage CAPEX processes, including budget preparation, cash‑flow forecasting, approvals and cost control.
• Serve as the main interface with Group teams, ensuring alignment with global engineering standards and transparent reporting.
• Coordinate external partners such as designers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and local authorities.
• Define technical requirements, support procurement and tender processes, and ensure compliance with sustainability and LEED Silver certification criteria.
• Monitor on‑site execution, manage risks, resolve issues and lead installation, commissioning and handover activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related).
• 5–8 years of experience in engineering project execution, preferably in factory construction or large industrial CAPEX investments.
• Proven project management experience, including budget, cash‑flow and contractor management.
• Experience in FMCG or multinational manufacturing environments is a strong advantage.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Required skills

• Project management
• CAPEX budgeting and cash‑flow forecasting
• Contractor management
• LEED Silver (or equivalent) certification knowledge
• Industrial engineering standards and HSE compliance