Turnkey Mechanical Project Lead – Food & Pharma Ops

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

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.