Engineering Project Manager: Water & Process Solutions

Apex Water and Process; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Apex Water and Process is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead customer projects from concept through closeout. This role combines technical engineering with project management to ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery, while mentoring team members and guiding cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires a Mechanical/Chemical engineering background, 5 years of PM/engineering experience, and ability to manage complex technical deliverables. Travel ~20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline is required.
• Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering, or a related technical role.
• External customer/client management experience required.
• Knowledge of reading contract terms & conditions, P&IDs, GA drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer projects, managing communications, scope, schedules, and change orders.
• Lead projects from award through execution and closeout within scope and budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource assignments.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to coordinate engineering, procurement, controls, and operations.
• Define technical requirements and translate into engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical input for system designs, component lists, and cost estimates.
• Create and review P&IDs and other engineering deliverables per standards.
• Manage project budgets and support selection of equipment within margin targets.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support during execution.
• Coordinate vendor selection and procurement activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written iletişim

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Apex Water and Process is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead customer projects from concept through closeout. This role combines technical engineering with project management to ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery, while mentoring team members and guiding cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires a Mechanical/Chemical engineering background, 5 years of PM/engineering experience, and ability to manage complex technical deliverables. Travel ~20% is expected.