Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Pay Range

TAI (Formerly TAI Engineering) provides a base pay range of $125,000 to $140,000 annually, with actual compensation based on skills and experience.

Take the lead on a diverse portfolio of capital and maintenance projects for a major manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be the central coordinator, orchestrating every phase of the project lifecycle—from initial scope development and preliminary engineering design to construction oversight, commissioning, and final turnover to user groups. You will manage crucial elements including budget, schedule, and technical quality, ensuring seamless coordination across internal departments, contractors, and regulatory bodies to drive critical facility initiatives.

TAI has been a leading multidisciplinary firm for over 35 years, providing expert engineering, management, and technical services to industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and mission‑critical markets. With more than 300 skilled professionals, 16 divisions, and 6 offices across the US, TAI offers sole‑source solutions for complex projects, built on long‑term client partnerships and a culture that attracts top talent.

• Oversight, coordination, and execution of capital and maintenance projects from inception to turnover, including scope, design, CAPEX documentation, construction/installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification.
• Design oversight and compliance with industry practices and guidelines.
• Management and successful execution of multiple projects using client procedures and industry best practices to meet agreed scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality.
• Coordinate all technical activities on assigned projects, identifying and resolving technical problems.
• Oversight of design packages, specifications, RFPs, vendor/contractor selection, constructability reviews, submittals, and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules for compliance, preparing periodic reports.
• Coordinate reviews and verification of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering support groups and external resources such as vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Conduct project meetings and communicate effectively with user groups and stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates and schedules.
• Oversee engineering calculations and analyses related to process design and equipment selection.
• Define project scope and develop preliminary engineering drawings such as layouts, P&IDs, and PFDs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or similar disciplines).
• Professional Engineer or PMP certification is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Project Manager/Engineer in industrial manufacturing sectors (Chemical, Food/Beverage, Power Generation, etc.).
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of design and regulatory codes and standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Pay: $125,000–$140,000 annually (based on experience).
• Annual profit‑sharing bonus (variable).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health benefits:
  
  Employee and family coverage for medical, dental, and vision; company‑funded life and long‑term disability; short‑term disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.

• Opportunity to make a real impact on industry‑leading projects.
• Work‑life balance.
• Diverse, collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and association membership reimbursements.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Engineering

Construction, Engineering Services, and Manufacturing