Engineering Project Manager

Search Leaders, LLC; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Leaders, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead all phases of complex projects in industrial engineering, manufacturing, and equipment environments. You will direct engineering teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate procurement and customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of hands-on PM experience and a strong lifecycle engineering background. The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder management, and compliance with safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on project management in industrial engineering, manufacturing, or engineered equipment environments.
• Experience with full lifecycle engineering from Pre‑FEED to fabrication.
• Technical background in cryogenic systems, rotating equipment, heat transfer, or gas processing.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution across engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, and closeout.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to meet specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and reporting.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor selection, and fabrication schedules.
• Serve as primary customer contact for contractual requirements and deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, project controls, and quality teams to resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and customer specs.
• Support proposal development and contract reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Search Leaders, LLC La Crosse, Wisconsin, 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.

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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