Engineering Project Manager

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting in Kansas City is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical engineering execution for power generation and large-scale industrial projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, controls and piping, while aligning scope with project requirements.

The role requires a strong background in power plants and rotating equipment, with five years of engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• At least five years of engineering experience in power generation, utilities, energy, heavy manufacturing or similar large-scale industrial environment.
• Experience leading engineering workstreams and coordinating technical teams.
• Practical knowledge of power plants, gas or steam turbines, rotating equipment and piping systems.
• Professional Engineer registration or relevant project-management certification desirable but not required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering execution for power generation and large-scale industrial projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, controls and piping functions.
• Manage engineering scope, schedules, budgets, priorities and technical deliverables.
• Ensure activities align with project requirements, codes, client standards and quality expectations.
• Review mechanical documents, drawings, calculations, specifications and equipment data.
• Support engineering of rotating equipment, piping, thermal systems, and balance-of-plant infrastructure.
• Coordinate information between engineering teams, suppliers, contractors, construction personnel and client representatives.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and resolve technical or execution-related issues.
• Manage changes to engineering scope and assess cost and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate vendor documentation, technical bid evaluations and equipment-related activities.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning and project closeout as required.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Develop clear project reporting and communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Contribute to improvements in engineering procedures, project execution practices and technical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Coordination

Prioritization

Cross-disciplinary

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Project Management

Tools

Document management systems

Scheduling systems

Project collaboration tools

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineering Manager's Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering execution of power generation and large-scale industrial projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, controls and piping functions.
• Manage engineering scope, schedules, budgets, priorities and technical deliverables.
• Ensure engineering activities remain aligned with project requirements, applicable codes, client standards and quality expectations.
• Review mechanical engineering documents, drawings, calculations, specifications and equipment data.
• Support the engineering of rotating equipment, piping systems, thermal systems, auxiliary equipment and balance-of-plant infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical information between engineering teams, suppliers, contractors, construction personnel and client representatives.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify project risks and resolve technical or execution-related issues.
• Manage changes to engineering scope and support the evaluation of cost and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate vendor documentation, technical bid evaluations and equipment-related engineering activities.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning and project closeout as required.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Develop clear project reporting and communicate engineering status to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to improvements in engineering procedures, project execution practices and technical standards.

Mechanical Project Engineering Manager's Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent technical training and directly relevant project engineering experience may also be considered.
• At least five years of engineering experience within power generation, utilities, energy, heavy manufacturing or another large-scale industrial environment.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Project Manager or similar technical project leader.
• At least two years of experience leading engineering workstreams, coordinating technical teams or managing project execution is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of power plants, gas-fired generation facilities or other industrial energy projects.
• Mechanical engineering experience involving one or more of the following:
• Gas or steam turbines
• Rotating equipment
• Pumps and compressors
• Piping and mechanical systems
• Thermal systems
• Utility and auxiliary systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables and change-related activities.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering workflows and design coordination.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating technical documentation across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Familiarity with procurement, vendor management, construction support and commissioning activities.
• Ability to interpret project schedules, execution plans and project controls information.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Experience with engineering document-management, scheduling, design or project collaboration systems is beneficial.
• Professional Engineer registration or a relevant project-management certification is desirable but not required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Additional Information

This position is based in the Kansas City area and supports the execution of significant power generation and industrial energy projects.

We welcome applications from Mechanical Project Engineers, Engineering Project Managers, Lead Mechanical Engineers, Power Generation Engineers and other technically focused project professionals with experience coordinating complex engineering work.