Engineering Project Manager Job Northern Kentucky USA,Engineering

IFG delivers integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions for complex industrial and advanced manufacturing projects. Our in‑house teams partner closely with clients to navigate technical complexity, manage risk, and deliver safe, constructible, and cost‑effective facilities.

Position Summary

The Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Project Manager (EPM) is accountable for the engineering scope, technical integrity, and engineering execution of assigned EPC projects. The EPM serves as IFG’s technical representative to clients, vendors, and subcontractors and is responsible for ensuring engineering deliverables are safe, compliant, constructible, and aligned with project cost and schedule objectives.

The EPMdoes not own the overall project contract, commercial terms, or total project budget. Instead, the EPM partners closely with the Project Manager (PM), whoretainsresponsibility for overall project delivery, cost, and schedule. Together, the EPM and PM function as a unified project leadership team.

Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Execution

Plan, execute, and control basic and detailed engineering for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable codes.
Select andvalidatedesign concepts, technologies, and materials appropriate for industrial, manufacturing, and process‑driven facilities.
Lead multi‑discipline engineering teams (mechanical, chemical/process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, architectural and civil/structural as applicable).
Ensure engineering deliverables support safe construction, operability, and maintainability.
PE stamp construction documents in your registered field.

Scope, Schedule & Budget Management (Engineering)

Develop and manage the engineering scope of work, engineering schedule, and staffing plan.
Monitor engineering progress and costs; partner with the Project Manager tomaintainalignment with overall project objectives.
Support change management by evaluating technical impacts of scope changes andassistingwith change order development.

Client, Vendor & Field Interface

Act as IFG’stechnical point of contact with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Review vendor submittals and technical documentation.
Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
Participate in field reviews and resolve technical issuesencounteredduring construction.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure engineering designs comply withapplicablecodes, standards, and safety requirements.
Support hazard reviews, constructability reviews, and quality assurance processes.
Promote safety‑in‑design principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and designers.
Assist department leadership with training, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Discipline Focus Areas Mechanical Emphasis:

Process & utility piping systems and specifications
Equipment layout and constructability
Specifications

Chemical / Process Emphasis:

Process design and material balances
PFDs, P&IDs, and process control philosophy
Chemical handling and safety systems
Regulatory and process safety considerations
Engineering Project Leadership
Technical Decision‑Making & Risk Management
Client & Stakeholder Communication
Cost and Schedule Awareness
Constructability & Field Coordination
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
Collaboration across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction

Supervisory Responsibility

This role may provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to engineers and designers. Direct supervisory responsibility may vary based on project size and staffing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Combination of professional office…