Engineering Project Manager

LHH; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Engineering Project Manager -- Industrial & Capital Projects in Naperville, IL. Lead complex capital equipment and industrial infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning, guiding cross-functional teams and engaging on-site activities.

You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risk, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with clients and suppliers to achieve objectives. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Experience managing industrial and capital projects.
• Field experience supporting installation, construction, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Experience leading project teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution capabilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience developing project management standards and mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple industrial and capital projects from initial concept through startup and commissioning.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, construction, contractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure project success.
• Provide leadership to project teams and mentor engineers and developing project managers.
• Support design reviews, equipment selection, procurement activities, and technical decision-making.
• Conduct site visits and oversee field execution, installation activities, and project milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Assist with project estimating, capital planning, and business growth initiatives.
• Establish and refine project management processes, methodologies, and best practices.

Skills

PMP certification

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Communication skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Engineering Project Manager -- Industrial & Capital Projects to join their team. You will lead complex capital equipment and industrial infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys field engagement, and has a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to the continued growth and success of a respected industry leader. The successful candidate will play a key role in project execution, engineering coordination, client engagement, and team development.

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of industrial and capital projects involving engineering design, equipment implementation, facility improvements, and process optimization initiatives. This individual will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and provide technical and operational guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple industrial and capital projects from initial concept through startup and commissioning.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, construction, contractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure project success.
• Provide leadership to project teams and mentor engineers and developing project managers.
• Support design reviews, equipment selection, procurement activities, and technical decision‑making.
• Conduct site visits and oversee field execution, installation activities, and project milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Assist with project estimating, capital planning, and business growth initiatives.
• Establish and refine project management processes, methodologies, and best practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Proven experience managing industrial and capital projects.
• Demonstrated field experience supporting installation, construction, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Experience leading project teams and managing cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution capabilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience developing project management standards and mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Experience within industrial manufacturing, process systems, automation, material handling, energy, or capital equipment environments.
• Exposure to facility expansion, modernization, or large‑scale process improvement projects.
• Knowledge of project controls, procurement management, and contractor coordination.

Compensation Range:

$90,000 - $130,000

Benefits Offered:

2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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