Project Manager - Milwaukee

LSI - Logical Systems Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Milwaukee is seeking a Project Manager to oversee engineering and EPC projects. This role demands strong leadership in managing multi-discipline teams while ensuring project execution aligns with regulatory standards and budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to travel as required. This position offers competitive benefits including healthcare and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Healthcare plans

401K with company match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management experience in engineering/EPC projects.
• Ability to travel 20%-30% annually depending on project needs.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans and schedules.
• Lead multi-discipline coordination to deliver integrated design/EPC solutions.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Unanet

ProCore

Job description

Overview

Project Managers ensure the success of engineering and EPC projects by combining technical knowledge with sound fundamentals of project management, accounting, business development and client communications. They manage multi-discipline teams across engineering, automation, procurement and construction, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting client and regulatory requirements.

Reports To: Operations Director

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans and schedules; revise as needed to adapt to changing client and regulatory requirements.
• Lead multi-discipline coordination (process, mechanical, electrical, controls) to deliver integrated design/EPC solutions.
• Identify and assign resources; manage day-to-day operational aspects of project scope and execution.
• Oversee preparation and review of project deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality and client alignment.
• Facilitate risk assessments, scope reviews, and project controls to ensure compliance with design/EPC standards and client requirements.

Financial and Contract Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow; track and report project hours and expenses.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, invoicing, and timely monitoring of receivables.
• Support proposal development by preparing cost estimates, schedules and technical scope documents.
• Minimize organizational exposure and risk by ensuring projects comply with contract terms and regulatory standards.

Client Engagement and Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead client meetings, technical reviews and progress updates; represent the company as a subject matter expert in design/EPC project delivery.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations and pursuit strategies.

Quality, Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Enforce project standards, QA/QC procedures, and safety requirements throughout project execution.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately for future reference.
• Drive lessons-learned to capture and continuous improvement for project delivery processes.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process or Electrical Engineering
• 5-10 years of project management experience in engineering/EPC projects.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-discipline engineering and construction teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in forecasting, budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to travel 20%-30% annually depending on project needs.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• EPC project experience in Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical or Industrial sectors.
• Experience with engineering deliverables (P&ID’s, equipment specifications, 3D models) and familiarity with procurement/construction workflow.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Unanet, ProCore or similar)
• Experience with project contracts, legal documents and risk allocation.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training

Benefits

Our Work-Life Balance Benefits were created to attract and reward our employees, which include healthcare, life, supplemental insurance, and wellbeing benefits. Features of our benefits are listed below, which may be based upon position, location, and other eligibility criteria.

Healthcare And Insurance Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Short-Term Disability (Supplemental Option)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Supplemental Option)
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Retirement – 401K and Roth 401K w/Company Match/Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Paid Time-off for Charitable Involvement