Water & Process Engineering Project Lead

Apex Water + Process Inc.; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off starting day one

Job summary

Apex Water and Process is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead customer projects from concept through closeout, blending engineering know-how with project management to guarantee on-time, in-scope, and on-budget results. You’ll serve as the primary customer contact, coordinate cross‑functional teams, develop schedules and budgets, and review P&IDs and other engineering deliverables.

This full-time role offers a robust benefits package, eligibility for an annual bonus, and travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
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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 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

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apex Water and Process is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead customer projects from concept through closeout, blending engineering know-how with project management to guarantee on-time, in-scope, and on-budget results. You’ll serve as the primary customer contact, coordinate cross‑functional teams, develop schedules and budgets, and review P&IDs and other engineering deliverables.

This full-time role offers a robust benefits package, eligibility for an annual bonus, and travel up to