Hybrid Industrial Process Equipment Project Lead

Epstein Global; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Half-day Fridays

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Epstein is seeking an Industrial Process Equipment Project Manager to join our growing team in Chicago. This role coordinates complex equipment packages across engineering and construction, managing vendors and critical project schedules from design through commissioning.

You will work within Epstein’s integrated AEC team to ensure procurement, approvals, fabrication, delivery, installation, and commissioning stay aligned with schedules, budgets, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating process equipment procurement, engineering deliverables, vendor activities, and construction projects.
• Strong PM, scheduling, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project scheduling, reporting, and document-management tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, procurement, construction, and process equipment suppliers.
• Manage procurement and approval schedules from design through commissioning.
• Coordinate with vendors, track engineering approvals, and monitor progress.
• Lead cross-functional project meetings and maintain visibility into status and milestones.
• Develop integrated project schedules aligning all project activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to lead times, vendor selection, and fabrication.
• Maintain accurate project records and action-item tracking.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Document management tools

Job description

Epstein is seeking an Industrial Process Equipment Project Manager to join our growing team in Chicago. This role coordinates complex equipment packages across engineering and construction, managing vendors and critical project schedules from design through commissioning.

You will work within Epstein’s integrated AEC team to ensure procurement, approvals, fabrication, delivery, installation, and commissioning stay aligned with schedules, budgets, and quality.