Engineering Project Manager

Ifacilitygrp

Portland, Northern (OR, KY)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

IFG is seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering execution for EPC projects. You will serve as the technical representative to clients, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring safe, compliant, constructible deliverables aligned with cost and schedule objectives.

You will collaborate with the Project Manager to deliver integrated engineering, procurement, and construction solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required.
PE license in Mechanical or Chemical fields preferred or required for senior roles.
7–10+ years of progressive engineering experience in EPC/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Lead multi‑discipline engineering teams and ensure safe, constructible deliverables.
Manage engineering scope, schedule, and budget in alignment with project objectives.
Interface with clients, vendors, and field teams to resolve technical issues.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project coordination

7–10+ years EPC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical or Chemical)

PE license (Mechanical or Chemical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

IFG delivers integratedengineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)solutions for complex industrial and advanced manufacturing projects. Our in‑house teams partner closely with clients to navigate technical complexity, manage risk, and deliver safe, constructible, and cost‑effective facilities.

Position Summary

The Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Project Manager (EPM) is accountable for the engineering scope, technical integrity, and engineering execution of assigned EPC projects. The EPM serves as IFG’s technical representative to clients, vendors, and subcontractors and is responsible for ensuring engineering deliverables are safe, compliant, constructible, and aligned with project cost and schedule objectives.

The EPMdoes not own the overall project contract, commercial terms, or total project budget. Instead, the EPM partners closely with theProject Manager (PM), whoretainsresponsibility for overall project delivery, cost, and schedule. Together, the EPM and PM function as a unified project leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Execution

Plan, execute, and controlbasic and detailed engineeringfor assigned projects, ensuring compliance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable codes.
Select andvalidatedesign concepts, technologies, and materialsappropriate forindustrial, manufacturing, and process‑driven facilities.
Lead multi‑discipline engineering teams (mechanical, chemical/process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, architectural and civil/structural as applicable).
Ensure engineering deliverables supportsafe construction, operability, and maintainability.
PE stamp construction documents in your registered field.

Scope, Schedule & Budget Management (Engineering)

Develop and manage theengineering scope of work, engineering schedule, and staffing plan.
Monitor engineering progress and costs; partner with the Project Manager tomaintainalignment with overall projectobjectives.
Support change management by evaluating technical impacts of scope changes andassistingwith change order development.

Client, Vendor & Field Interface

Act as IFG’stechnical point of contactwith clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Review vendor submittals and technical documentation.
Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
Participate in field reviews and resolve technical issuesencounteredduring construction.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure engineering designscomply withapplicablecodes, standards, and safety requirements.
Support hazard reviews, constructability reviews, and quality assurance processes.
Promote safety‑in‑design principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and designers.
Assistdepartment leadership with training, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Discipline Focus Areas

Mechanical Emphasis:

Process & utility piping systems and specifications
Equipment layout and constructability
Specifications

Chemical / Process Emphasis:

Process design and material balances
PFDs, P&IDs, and process control philosophy
Chemical handling and safety systems
Regulatory and process safety considerations
Engineering Project Leadership
Technical Decision‑Making & Risk Management
Client & Stakeholder Communication
Cost and Schedule Awareness
Constructability & Field Coordination
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
Collaboration across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction

Supervisory Responsibility

This role may providetechnical direction, mentorship, and performance feedbackto engineers and designers. Direct supervisory responsibility may vary based on project size and staffing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Combination of professional office environment and active construction sites.
Occasional exposure to field conditions requiring PPE.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, andlift upto 25 pounds as needed for site activities.

Position Type, Schedule & Travel

Core availability during standard business hours;additionalhours may berequiredto meet project needs
Periodic travel, including overnight travel, based on project phase and location

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree inMechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license(Mechanical or Chemical)
7–10+ yearsof progressive engineering experience in EPC or industrial project environments

Preferred Tools & Skills

AutoCAD
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Microsoft Office Suite

A Few More Things

This job description outlines the general nature of the role but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve based on project needs, and we value team members who bring new ideas, perspectives, and approaches to how we work.

IFG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.