Senior Project Engineering Manager (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Project Engineering Manager in the United States.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead large-scale, high-impact engineering projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Senior Project Engineering Manager will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple teams while driving operational efficiency and innovation. You will apply advanced engineering principles, proactively solve complex challenges, and guide project teams to achieve strategic objectives. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, vendor partners, and regulatory bodies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role with significant influence over project outcomes and team development in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and budgeting to execution, monitoring, and post-project review.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate cost estimation and proactive cost control.
• Create and maintain realistic project schedules, monitoring internal and external factors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Define and maintain project scope, preventing scope creep while keeping leadership informed of necessary changes.
• Guide multiple teams responsible for different project sections, providing leadership, coaching, and oversight.
• Develop and implement communication plans to keep stakeholders engaged and informed of project progress and potential issues.
• Promote a positive employee experience through team development, coaching, and collaboration.

Candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 2+ years in team management or project leadership.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, operational design, and project management practices.
• Experience with installation and construction project scheduling, contract administration, and interpreting national codes and standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of engineering economics and ability to apply sound engineering judgment to complex problems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for collaboration across locations.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of food processing and meat industry engineering principles.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments while building strong working relationships and fostering a positive team culture.

This role offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Relocation package for eligible candidates.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects in a leading manufacturing organization.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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