Project Manager

ABEC; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel per diem

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401K 40% match

Life insurance

Tuition benefit

Referral program

Job summary

ABEC in Wilson, NC is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects from kickoff to customer acceptance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and operations, serving as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of project management within industrial, process, or manufacturing equipment projects, with strong skills in MS Project and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Biotech Eng., Chem. E., ME, or Metallurgical/Materials Eng.).
• 7–10 years of post-graduate professional experience with at least 5 years in project management.
• Able to develop detailed cross-functional schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Able to read and interpret AutoCAD P&ID drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and independence.
• Lean/Six Sigma and CI experience a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects from start to finish
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and change control
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and operations teams
• Serve as primary customer contact throughout the project life cycle
• Review technical specifications, P&IDs, and project requirements
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Manager - Engineering and Life Sciences Equipment

Join a team delivering critical equipment and process systems used in the production of life saving medicines and therapies worldwide. We are expanding our Project Management team to leave diverse, high-impact engineering projects from kickoff through final customer acceptance.

In this role, you will work with cross‑functional teams, oversee project execution, and serve as a primary customer contact while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.

Why Join Us

• Work on meaningful project that support the manufacturing of life saving pharmaceutical and biotech products
• Lead a wide variety of technically challenging and highly customized projects
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and operations professionals
• Grow your career in an innovative, mission‑driven environment

What You Get

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Travel Per Diem Pay
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• Company paid life insurance
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex engineering projects from start to finish
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and change control
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and operations teams
• Serve as a primary customer contact throughout the project life cycle
• Review technical specification, P&IDs, and project requirements
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7–10 years of post‑graduate professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years involving project management responsibilities
• Experience managing industrial, process, or manufacturing equipment projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and interpreting AutoCAD P&ID drawings
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to travel as required.

Help deliver the equipment behind tomorrow’s breakthrough medicines – and make a direct impact on people’s lives around the world!

• This is a full‑time onsite role located at ABEC's Wilson, NC facility*

Company Background

For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Day 1)
• 3 weeks Paid vacation
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Biotech Eng., Chem. E., ME, or Metallurgical/Materials Eng.).
• 7–10 years of post‑graduate professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years involving project management responsibilities.
• Able to develop detailed cross functional schedules utilizing Microsoft Project.
• Able to read and interpret AutoCAD P&ID Drawings.
• Able to work with controls engineers to ensure the mechanical system installed will function properly.
• A successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work well with a team, as well as be self‑reliant and independent when necessary.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.