Sr Project Manager

Scientific Search; Edgewater Park Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search in Burlington, NJ is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own complex turnkey mechanical projects from concept through commissioning. You will lead projects across tanks, skids, piping, and process equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and experience in regulated manufacturing (food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical or sanitary) with familiarity with standards such as FDA, cGMP, ASME, BPE, 3-A, or SEMI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Turnkey mechanical contracting involving tanks, skids, piping, and process equipment.
• Experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or sanitary manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple turnkey mechanical construction projects.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.
• Lead technicians and subcontractors while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Drive troubleshooting, risk mitigation, and process improvement.

Skills

Turnkey mechanical contracting

Project leadership

Automation/controls integration

PMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Burlington, NJ Area

Ready to Take ownership of complex turnkey process-system projects that keep critical manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. My client is seeking an accomplished project leader to drive sophisticated mechanical projects from concept through commissioning.

Why You Should Apply

• Lead high-impact projects across food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Own projects from conceptual design through successful closeout
• Work with advanced process piping, skid systems, and sanitary equipment
• Join a team built around craftsmanship, safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Great Salary and Benefit package!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead multiple turnkey mechanical construction projects
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, quality, and safety
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning
• Lead technicians and subcontractors while maintaining strong client relationships
• Drive troubleshooting, risk mitigation, and process improvement

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Turnkey mechanical contracting expertise involving tanks, skids, piping, and process equipment
• Food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or sanitary manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, ASME, BPE, 3-A, and/or SEMI standards
• PMP and automation/controls integration knowledge preferred