Engineering Project Manager

Elevate Search LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Search LLC is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead complex cross-functional engineering initiatives primarily in nuclear, oil & gas, and emission-free mobility sectors. You will oversee design through field implementation, ensuring compliance and coordinating across functions.

Your responsibilities include developing detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers; tracking progress against milestones; leading design reviews and status updates; and managing cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical field.
• At least 7 years managing complex technical or engineering projects in regulated industrial environments.
• Experience managing projects with strict quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management tools.
• Working knowledge of configuration management, document control, and lifecycle management processes.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with business plan and proposal development supporting sales and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project execution from design through procurement, fabrication, testing, qualification, and field implementation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, integrated schedules, and budgets coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, and regulatory teams.
• Track progress against technical, regulatory, and commercial milestones, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies especially impacting safety, licensing, quality, or delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, maintain configuration control and documentation traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication among internal stakeholders, leadership, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Coordinate alignment between engineering disciplines and manufacturing operations to translate technical requirements into production and inspection plans.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor performance ensuring adherence to quality, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Lead formal design reviews, risk reviews, quality hold points, and executive status updates with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and compliance.
• Contribute to standardized project management processes, tools, and governance practices.
• Collect, analyze, and report project performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Monitor and control project costs aligning with approved budgets and business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

The Engineering Project Manager role supports complex, cross-functional engineering projects primarily focused on commercial nuclear power, oil & gas, and emission-free mobility sectors. This role is critical in overseeing the full project lifecycle from design through field implementation ensuring compliance and coordination across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project execution from design through procurement, fabrication, testing, qualification, and field implementation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, integrated schedules, and budgets coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, and regulatory teams.
• Track progress against technical, regulatory, and commercial milestones, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies especially impacting safety, licensing, quality, or delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, maintain configuration control and documentation traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication among internal stakeholders, leadership, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Coordinate alignment between engineering disciplines and manufacturing operations to translate technical requirements into production and inspection plans.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor performance ensuring adherence to quality, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Lead formal design reviews, risk reviews, quality hold points, and executive status updates with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and compliance.
• Contribute to standardized project management processes, tools, and governance practices.
• Collect, analyze, and report project performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Monitor and control project costs aligning with approved budgets and business objectives.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical field.
• At least 7 years managing complex technical or engineering projects in regulated industrial environments such as nuclear, power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience managing projects with strict quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management tools.
• Working knowledge of configuration management, document control, and lifecycle management processes.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with business plan and proposal development supporting sales and marketing efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting nuclear power plant projects, especially Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) systems and components.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry codes such as ASME Section III, Section XI; 10 CFR 50 Appendix B; NQA-1.
• Experience working with nuclear utilities, EPC contractors, NSSS suppliers, or under NRC or equivalent oversight.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or qualification of safety-related or high-reliability components.
• Familiarity with international nuclear projects and cross-cultural business environments.
• Familiarity with Japanese business culture is a plus.

Regular travel 15-20%.

Standard Monday through Friday work week with occasional weekend or late-night work (10%).

Physical requirements include sitting for long periods, frequent walking, talking, hearing, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.