fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

com . job purpose : The Senior Project Manager, Utilities, is responsible for the successful execution of large-scale capital projects within the utilities workstream, ensuring delivery within approved schedules and budgets. This role requires strong coordination across Engineering and Operations to drive alignment and collaboration.

Requirements

and fairlife performance standards. Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), punch list development, and project closeout activities. Support integration of PLCs, HMIs, and auxiliary systems tied to utility equipment.

, signage, workstations, lab equipment, safety barriers) and provide regular project updates. Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical databases, and turnover packages, ensuring compliance with EHS, quality, and regulatory standards.

Deep understanding of utility systems (steam, boilers, glycol, cooling towers, RO, electrical) and ability to read P IDs. Proven experience managing capital and commercialization projects across the full project lifecycle. Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills across cross-functional and contractor teams.

Solid cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking experience. Working knowledge of supply chain operations and ability to support cross-functional initiatives. Proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD for project tracking, data analysis, and documentation.

Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with a proactive mindset.

: 12 hours sitting/standing/walking Exposure to Ability to lift up to ___ lbs.

food safety

: Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

Responsibilities

also include managing budgets, timelines, and supporting resources. Key accountabilities span the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, procurement, installation support, commissioning, validation, and ramp-up activities.

: Review project scope, including budget and schedule analysis, and identify potential scope gaps. Own project budget, timeline, risk assessments, and overall financial performance. Serve as the primary point of communication between internal stakeholders, vendors, partners, and operations teams.

Coordinate equipment delivery, site access, shutdowns, installation, commissioning, and startup support.

Qualifications

required: 10+ years of industrial manufacturing experience (dairy, food beverage, or liquid processing preferred).

Requirements (If Any)

Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, etc.) Any other physical