Engineering Project Manager

About Project Technologies and Services (PTS)

Project Technologies and Services (PTS) is a Northeast Ohio-based consulting engineering and project management firm serving industrial and manufacturing facilities. We deliver practical, field-proven engineering solutions that support capital equipment installations, plant upgrades, and industrial automation projects.

We engineer equipment and process systems inside active manufacturing environments. Our work integrates structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering to execute real-world industrial projects.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering
Project Manager to lead industrial capital equipment installations, industrial automation and controls integration, plant modernizations, and infrastructure projects within manufacturing environments.

This role combines technical engineering knowledge, project leadership, and field execution oversight
. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects while working directly with client personnel, contractors, and internal engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable operating in active industrial facilities while managing multiple project priorities. The position requires technical understanding, field presence, and hands‑on involvement with project execution.

This role is expected to grow as our company grows, with opportunities to expand into client account management, lead larger strategic projects, and/or supervise a team of project managers over time.

• Lead execution of capital equipment installations, industrial automation and controls integration, and plant modernization projects
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate internal mechanical and electrical/controls engineering resources and external contractors
• Review and develop equipment layouts, drawings, and technical documentation
• Support or perform technical engineering tasks as needed within projects
• Perform field walkdowns, site verification, and installation coordination
• Manage construction activities and ensure safe installation practices
• Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel
• Track project progress, costs, and schedule performance
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve field issues
• Lead project meetings and communicate status to clients and stakeholders
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and project closeout activities
• Support proposal development, estimating, and new project opportunities
• Mentor junior project engineers as opportunities arise

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil/Structural preferred)
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering, automation, controls, or capital projects within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Experience managing industrial automation, controls, or process improvement projects is preferred
• Strong communication skills and professional client-facing presence
• Experience coordinating contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of project scheduling tools (MS Project or similar)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Solid Works is helpful
• Have or on track to obtain PE or PMP is a bonus
• Ability to work in active industrial environments
• Full-time with benefits
• Salary range: $90,000 – $125,000
  , commensurate with experience
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible Work Schedule