Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager at Crow Engineering Inc. Senior Project Manager at Crow Engineering Inc. in Eagle Springs, North Carolina Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager Crow Engineering Biscoe, NC (Hybrid Travel Role) About Crow Engineering Crow Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering, design, fabrication, and construction management firm serving the industrial manufacturing sector, with a primary focus in the lumber and wood products industry including sawmills, plywood, veneer, OSB, LVL, and related manufacturing facilities. Our team delivers full design-build support ranging from conceptual development and budgeting through detailed engineering, fabrication support, installation coordination, and startup assistance. We work on complex industrial systems involving mechanical process equipment, structural systems, material handling, utilities, dust collection, controls integration, and facility expansions. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to help lead multidisciplinary industrial projects from kickoff through execution while serving as a key client-facing leader within the company. Position Summary The Senior Project Manager will oversee industrial engineering and design-build projects with responsibilities spanning client management, project execution, budgeting, scheduling, multidisciplinary coordination, risk management, and internal team leadership. This role requires a strong balance of technical understanding, leadership, communication, and business judgment. The ideal candidate has experience managing complex industrial or manufacturing projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and external vendors/contractors. This is not a passive administrative PM role - this position is expected to actively drive project success, coordinate engineering execution, identify risks early, maintain client relationships, and help improve internal project delivery systems. Key Responsibilities Lead industrial engineering and design-build projects from proposal handoff through closeout Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, electrical/controls, and fabrication support Serve as primary client contact throughout project execution Facilitate internal project meetings and maintain accountability across teams Track engineering progress against schedules and deliverable milestones Identify project risks, resource constraints, and execution issues early Coordinate vendor communications, equipment reviews, and field activities Support proposal development, budgeting, and project planning efforts Review project financials including budget vs actual performance Assist with process improvement initiatives related to PM systems, standards, and execution consistency Travel to client sites for kickoff meetings, field verification, construction coordination, and relationship development Preferred Experience 7+ years of project management experience in industrial, manufacturing, process, mechanical, or design-build environments Experience managing engineering-driven industrial projects Strong understanding of industrial facility workflows and equipment systems Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and client management skills Experience with industrial construction, fabrication, or installation coordination preferred Familiarity with sawmills, wood products, manufacturing, bulk material handling, process systems, or heavy industrial facilities is a major plus Preferred Technical Background Experience with some or all of the following is preferred: Industrial process systems Mechanical equipment/layouts Structural steel systems Material handling systems Dust collection and pneumatic conveying Utilities and process piping Construction coordination Industrial fabrication workflows Software familiarity preferred: Smartsheet Microsoft Project Autodesk Construction Cloud Bluebeam Revu Deltek Ajera or similar ERP/project systems What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: Takes ownership Communicates proactively Solves problems early instead of reacting late Can lead teams without micromanaging Understands how engineering, fabrication, and field execution connect together Is comfortable working directly with owners, operators, vendors, and contractors Wants to help build and improve systems - not just maintain them Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Performance-based bonus opportunities Health benefits PTO and paid holidays Career growth opportunities within a growing industrial engineering and fabrication company Opportunity to directly influence company processes, standards, and project execution strategy Location & Travel Primary office: Biscoe, NC Hybrid flexibility available based on experience Travel required for client meetings and field visits

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Location:

Biscoe, NC 27209 Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Biscoe, NC 27209