Senior Engineering Project Manager

Apex Water and Process; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Water and Process is looking for a Senior Engineering Project Manager in Saint Michael, Minnesota. This role involves leading customer projects from initial concept through execution and ensuring project delivery meets scope, time, and budget requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of project management or engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, and strong communication and organizational skills. Travel may be required up to 10%. Join a company that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ten years of project management experience or related technical role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for customer relations and high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer projects from concept to execution and closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams for project execution.

Skills

Project management

Technical engineering expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Senior Engineering Project Manager

The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading customer projects from initial concept and proposal development through execution and closeout. This role combines technical engineering expertise with project management accountability to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while meeting customer and company requirements. The Senior Engineering Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers, coordinates cross‑functional internal teams, develops project schedules and budgets, supports design and engineering deliverables, manages change orders, and provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

This individual also serves as a senior‑level leader within the department, mentoring and developing less experienced team members, influencing project execution standards, and providing guidance on complex technical and project‑related challenges. While this role does not include direct supervisory responsibility, it is expected to lead through expertise, initiative, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer projects, managing communications, expectations, scope, schedules, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead projects from award through execution and closeout, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource assignments, and review points, and actively monitor project progression.
• Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams to coordinate engineering, procurement, controls, operations, and execution activities.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to define technical requirements and translate them into executable project and engineering deliverables.
• Support conceptual and detailed engineering efforts by providing technical input, creating or reviewing system designs, component lists, cost estimates, and required project documentation.
• Create, review, and support engineering deliverables including Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) in accordance with company standards and engineering best practices.
• Manage project budgets and support equipment and component selection to align with financial targets and company margin goals.
• Provide technical guidance and problem‑solving support to team members throughout project execution.
• Coordinate vendor selection and support procurement activities, including vendor communication and parts selection.
• Communicate project status, risks, performance, and financials to customers, internal stakeholders, and company leadership at key milestones.
• Evaluate completed projects to identify lessons learned and opportunities for continuous improvement in project execution and engineering practices.
• Adhere to and support all safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Ten (10) years of combined experience in project management, engineering, or a related technical role.
• External customer/client management experience.
• Knowledge of reading contract terms & conditions, specification language, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P & IDs), General Arrangement (GA) Drawings, and Electrical Schematics.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across multiple departments to drive project completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Passion for customer relations and delivering high‑quality solutions.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Experience in industrial water treatment or a related technical industry.
• Experience working with EPC firms.

Employment offer is subject to a pre‑employment background check, physical exam, and drug screen.

Apex is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.