Engineering Project Manager

Belcan; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support one of our energy industry clients in Durham, NC for a long-term engagement. You will lead cross-functional engineering programs, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality and customer stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

You will drive complex initiatives across multiple workstreams, maintain detailed plans and forecasts, and report program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex engineering or product development programs.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, deliverables, and project risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex new product development and engineering programs from initiation through execution and delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and customer stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, resource forecasts, and project reporting metrics.
• Monitor program performance and drive timely resolution of technical and project-related challenges.
• Manage project change requests, scope adjustments, and contractual requirements.
• Facilitate communication between Belcan leadership, project teams, vendors, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with project quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Drive project execution while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget management

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Pay Range: $100,000 to $125,000 per year (40 hour per week schedule)

Belcan is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support one of our energy industry clients in Durham, NC long term. This is an exciting opportunity to lead large, cross-functional engineering programs focused on the development and delivery of innovative products and technologies in a rapidly growing, technology-driven environment.

In this role, you will serve as the primary project leader coordinating engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and customer stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

If you enjoy driving complex engineering initiatives, influencing cross-functional teams, and bringing innovative products from concept to reality, we'd love to speak with you.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex new product development and engineering programs from initiation through execution and delivery
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources across multiple workstreams
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and customer stakeholders
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, resource forecasts, and project reporting metrics
• Monitor program performance and drive timely resolution of technical and project-related challenges
• Manage project change requests, scope adjustments, and contractual requirements
• Facilitate communication between Belcan leadership, project teams, vendors, and customers
• Ensure compliance with project quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations
• Drive project execution while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience leading complex engineering or product development programs
• Demonstrated success managing projects from concept through completion
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, deliverables, and project risks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management tools
• Ability to effectively lead cross-functional technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Experience managing multi-year engineering programs with budgets exceeding $2M
• Experience in product development, manufacturing, operations, procurement, or technology development environments
• Industry experience in:
• Gas Turbines
• Aerospace & Defense
• Medical Devices
• Advanced Manufacturing

Why Join Belcan?

At Belcan, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers and program teams supporting innovative technologies that power critical industries around the world. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on high-visibility engineering programs.