Senior Engineering Project Manager

Senior Engineering Project Manager Location: Naperville, IL Job Type: Direct Hire (On-Site) Compensation: $157,500 - $210,000 per year (based on experience) About the Company • High-growth startup in advanced process manufacturing • Backed by strong funding and positioned for rapid expansion • Focused on scaling innovative technology from pilot to full commercial production • Entrepreneurial environment with significant growth opportunity Position Overview • Lead execution of engineering and capital projects from pilot scale through commercialization • Drive project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables • Partner with engineering, R&D, and operations to expand pilot operations • Play a key role in future large-scale facility development • Individual contributor role with opportunity to grow as the organization expands Key Responsibilities • Manage full project lifecycle including scope, timeline, and cost control • Drive cost containment and prevent budget overruns in a startup environment • Coordinate vendors, contractors, and external engineering (EPC) partners • Support equipment design including fixed and rotating equipment • Contribute to plant layout, plot planning, structural support, and piping integration • Oversee pilot facility expansion efforts • Support long-term planning and execution of commercial-scale manufacturing facility Qualifications • Proven experience leading execution of engineering or capital projects • Background in startup environments or process scale-up/commercialization highly preferred • Strong track record of managing project costs and budgets • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Chemical Engineering also considered • 8+ years of relevant project engineering or project management experience • Experience in process manufacturing environments (chemical, mineral, pulp/paper, or similar industries) What Makes This Opportunity Unique • Join a company at a pivotal growth stage • Direct involvement in scaling new technology to commercial production • High visibility role with executive leadership • Strong long-term career growth potential Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Relocation assistance available • Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding organization

Created: 2026-03-04