Engineering Project Manager

LHH; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick leave where applicable

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead projects from concept through commissioning in Plainfield, IL. The role oversees schedules, budgets, customer communication, and cross-functional coordination to drive product improvements and project execution excellence.

You will collaborate with engineering leadership, support sales with estimates, and travel to customer sites for installations and commissioning, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering and project management experience.
• Strong leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and timelines.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Project, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from kickoff through installation and startup.
• Lead project teams of engineers, vendors, contractors, and production personnel.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, procurement, and documentation.
• Design and improve products, systems, and processes to boost performance and cost efficiency.
• Serve as primary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Support sales with estimates, quotations, and technical expertise.
• Travel to customer sites for installations and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership on process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Customer communication

Budgeting

Cross-functional coordination

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead projects from concept through commissioning. This role oversees project schedules, budgets, customer communication, and cross-functional coordination while supporting product improvements, business development, and project execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from kickoff through installation and startup.
• Lead project teams consisting of engineers, vendors, contractors, and production personnel.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, procurement, and project documentation.
• Design and improve products, systems, and processes to enhance performance and cost efficiency.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Support sales with estimates, quotations, and technical expertise.
• Travel to customer sites to oversee installations and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership on process improvements and project execution strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of engineering and project management experience.
• Strong leadership, customer relationship, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and timelines.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment- and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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