Sr Project Manager / Engineering Capital Projects

System One; York (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in York, PA is seeking a Sr Project Manager for Engineering Capital Projects to oversee automation and engineering initiatives from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on scope, budget, and quality.

You will define project parameters, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate vendors, and lead FAT activities while mentoring teammates and driving continuous process improvement. This onsite role requires travel and a PMP preference, with a strong leadership background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of industry-related project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred and knowledge of MS Office and Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee automation or engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Define parameters, review contracts, ensure adherence by teams and contractors.
• Create and manage detailed schedules and budgets; track progress.
• Identify RADIOS risks and mitigate to ensure project success.
• Coordinate vendor orders and procurement to meet scope and budget.
• Lead FAT activities; ensure safety, sanitary, and quality standards.
• Prepare project documentation for stakeholders.
• Organize customer meetings; liaison among all project parties.
• Manage installation and commissioning at client sites.
• Mentor new team members and other project managers.
• Continuously improve project processes.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Sr Project Manager / Engineering Capital Projects
Location: York, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned automation or engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery aligned with scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Define project parameters, review contract requirements, and ensure adherence from internal teams and third-party contractors.
• Create and manage detailed project schedules and budgets, track progress, and maintain target business margins.
• Identify risks, assumptions, dependencies, issues, and opportunities (RADIOs), proactively mitigating and resolving problems to ensure project success.
• Source quotations, review specifications, coordinate vendor orders, and collaborate with procurement to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) activities and ensure deliverables meet all safety, sanitary, and quality standards.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and briefings for stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate customer meetings, serving as the primary liaison among all project parties.
• Manage installation and commissioning of systems at client sites, including site visits and on-site management.
• Continuously improve project processes based on lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Participate in trade shows, seminars, and stay current with relevant automation and project management innovations.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members and project managers to build a strong, knowledgeable team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of industry-related project management experience.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and ERP software.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build rapport and effectively interact with personnel at all levels, including clients, vendors, and partners.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for business needs.
• Must have a valid passport or be eligible to obtain one.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 25 lbs and perform manual tasks as needed.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an on-site fitness gym, monthly team luncheons, recreation activities, and 401(k) profit sharing options.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #706-IT York