Senior Project Manager & Engineering Lead
Wilmington Ohio (onsite).
Contract
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager & Engineering Lead with 20+ years of experience in HVAC systems, facilities management, and capital project delivery. You will oversee complex engineering projects from conceptual design through commissioning — managing engineers, vendors, and contractors across pharmaceutical, biotech, industrial, and federal environments.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep mechanical engineering knowledge and the ability to drive multi-million dollar programs on time and within budget.
What you'll do
- Responsibilities
- Support and manage cross-functional project teams including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Finance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field ideally chemistry or engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in scientific or project management role
- At least 3 years of experience coordinating or supporting cross-functional teams toward shared goals
- Foundational project management training; PMP or similar certification is a plus
- Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project Management tools
- Familiarity with SAP and ISO 9000 quality systems is a plus
- Plan and track project scope, schedules, resources, and budgets using standard project management tools and methodologies
- Identify project risks and issues, escalating as needed and supporting mitigation plans
- Ensure projects follow the Waters established governance framework, quality standards, and lifecycle processes
- Communicate project status, milestones, and risks clearly to project teams and stakeholders including leadership reviews using standard reporting tools.
- Serve as a reliable point of coordination to keep teams aligned and moving toward common objectives
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
