Industrial Process Equipment Project Manager

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

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking an Industrial Process Equipment Project Manager to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project management professional who enjoys coordinating complex industrial equipment packages, working across engineering and construction teams, and managing vendors and critical project schedules from design through commissioning.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland, Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and “best-in-class” project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm’s success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

The Industrial Process Equipment Project Manager works on industrial and advanced manufacturing projects as part of Epstein’s fully integrated architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) team. This position serves as the primary liaison between Industrial Process Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and process equipment suppliers.

The Industrial Process Equipment Project Manager is responsible for understanding industrial process design and equipment functions and coordinating process equipment activities throughout the project lifecycle, including procurement, engineering approvals, vendor activities, fabrication, delivery, installation, and commissioning.

This individual will ensure process equipment-related activities remain aligned with project schedules, quality requirements, budget expectations, construction readiness, and installation and commissioning milestones.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Industrial Process Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and process equipment suppliers, ensuring alignment throughout project execution.
• Manage process equipment procurement and approval schedules from design and bidding through engineering release, fabrication, delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with process equipment vendors and suppliers, track engineering approvals and fabrication progress, and monitor supplier performance to support on-time delivery.
• Lead cross-functional project meetings and maintain visibility into process equipment status, risks, action items, and critical milestones.
• Track process equipment submittals, approval drawings, technical documentation, and engineering review timelines to proactively identify and prevent potential project delays.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules that align engineering, procurement, equipment fabrication, delivery, construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with equipment lead times, vendor selection, technical approvals, fabrication progress, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate process equipment deliveries with site and construction readiness to support efficient installation and commissioning.
• Develop project dashboards, key performance indicators, and status reports that clearly communicate schedule, procurement, vendor, and overall execution performance.
• Facilitate the timely resolution of process equipment-related issues by coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project records, including equipment status updates, approval logs, delivery schedules, meeting minutes, and action-item tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes, workflows, reporting methods, and communication across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating process equipment procurement, engineering deliverables, vendor activities, and/or construction projects.
• Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, equipment installation, and commissioning processes.
• Strong project management, scheduling, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, deadlines, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project scheduling, reporting, and document-management tools.
• Ability to read and interpret process equipment submittals, approval drawings, technical documentation, and project schedules.

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• To help secure our employees’ financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Half-day Fridays
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.

The salary range for this position is $125,000–$155,000 annually.

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.epsteinglobal.com.