Senior Project Manager – Engineered Equipment Systems
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000 per year, plus 15% annual bonus
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site ($5k relocation assistance if outside Charlotte)
About the Opportunity
This position offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of water and environmental infrastructure
by leading complex, high-value engineering projects from concept through completion. The organization is
known for its precision-engineered systems serving municipal and industrial markets nationwide.
As Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the successful execution of multiple technical projects
simultaneously, ensuring that quality, timelines, and budgets align with client and organizational goals. This
role combines strategic project leadership, hands-on technical coordination, and cross-functional collaboration
in a company that values innovation, reliability, and long-term relationships.
Why This Company
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees are encouraged to take ownership and
contribute ideas.
• A stable and growing organization with deep roots in the infrastructure sector.
• Access to industry-leading design and project management tools.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development within a well-respected,
privately held business.
Employees describe the environment as supportive, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven—focused on delivering
quality products and solutions that make a measurable difference in the water and wastewater industry.
What You’ll Do
• Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including budgets, schedules, and deliverables from initial
design through installation.
• Lead project planning efforts, including developing schedules with milestone payments and coordinating
with engineering teams to meet deadlines.
• Prepare submittal packages and interface directly with clients, consulting engineers, and vendors to
obtain design approvals.
• Maintain project documentation, including records, drawings, and communications to ensure traceability
and compliance.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal design, fabrication, and field service teams to ensure seamless
project execution.
• Coordinate vendor and contractor activities to align system design and performance expectations.
• Visit project sites periodically for field measurements, installation reviews, and issue resolution.
• Participate in product improvement initiatives by providing feedback and insights from field
performance and client interactions.
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• At least 15 years of combined project management and engineering experience, ideally within capital
equipment, manufacturing, or infrastructure systems.
• Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings and 3D models (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment design principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Experience
• Familiarity with fabrication processes such as bending, punching, and welding.
• Experience with rotating equipment (shafts, gearboxes, bearings) or material handling systems
(conveyors, bulk storage).
• Exposure to municipal water or wastewater treatment environments.
• Understanding of electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems.
• Experience performing mechanical design calculations and using ERP software (Epicor or similar).
Compensation and Benefits
• Base salary range: $110,000-$125,000 annually
• Performance Bonus: up to 15% (this encompasses quarterly and annual bonuses)
• 100% Company-paid Medical Insurance for employee and dependents
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401K - 5% matching. Fully vested after 2 yrs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursed maximum amount of $5,000 during a rolling 12-month period.
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid vacation (15 days in year 1) and holidays
Why It’s a Great Fit
If you thrive in a role where technical precision meets project leadership, this is an opportunity to work with a
team that takes pride in building solutions that truly last. The company’s growth trajectory offers room to
expand your influence, contribute to meaningful projects, and enjoy the security of a well-established
organization.