Engineering Project Manager

Search Leaders, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Flexible schedules

Career development

Job summary

Search Leaders, LLC is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Allentown, PA to lead all phases of complex processing-system projects. You will direct engineering and procurement activities, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the main customer contact for technical and contractual deliverables.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 10+ years in industrial project management, and a demonstrated track record of delivering large capital projects while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Ten or more years of hands-on project management in industrial engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large capital projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle: Pre-FEED to fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution across engineering, design, procurement, and fabrication.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to meet specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee procurement, vendor selection, and fabrication schedules.
• Serve as primary customer contact for contractual and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with controls, quality, and engineering for progress and issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Contract management

Cross-functional teams

Industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Search Leaders, LLC Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Our client is an established industrial equipment and engineering solutions provider specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of complex processing systems. With a strong reputation for technical innovation and engineered equipment solutions, the company supports major industrial customers across a variety of markets and continues to expand its operations and capabilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of project execution, including engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, and project closeout.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical deliverables meet project specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, cost forecasting, scheduling, change management, and performance reporting.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor selection, material requirements, and fabrication schedules.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, managing contractual requirements, technical expectations, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, project controls, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain project progress.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring accountability for execution, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Support proposal development, contract reviews, and project planning activities.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on project management experience within industrial engineering, manufacturing, or engineered equipment environments.
• Strong understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle, including Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, design, and fabrication.
• Technical background involving cryogenic systems, rotating equipment, heat transfer equipment, gas processing, or comparable engineered equipment.
• Solid understanding of engineering design and modeling, with the ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Proven experience managing large capital projects, including budgets, schedules, procurement, fabrication, and engineering deliverables.
• Strong customer relationship management skills, particularly with complex equipment installations or new technology integration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining execution accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with industrial equipment installation, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Background managing large capital equipment projects involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience introducing new technologies or integrating specialized equipment into existing industrial operations.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and familiarity with applicable industry codes, including ASME, B31, AISC, ASTM, AWS, and OSHA.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

The pay range for this role is:
100,000 - 135,000 USD per year(Orem, UT)

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