Senior Manager, Process & Project Engineering

GEA • Columbia, SC

17h • $88,000 - $118,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Process & Project Engineering serves as the Project Management Team Lead and is responsible for supporting the Director of Engineering in the daily operations of the Project Engineering group. This role provides leadership through coaching, mentoring, and development of Project Managers and Project Engineers while also maintaining direct responsibility for managing assigned projects. The Senior Manager ensures successful project execution by delivering projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with defined scope, technical specifications, and customer expectations. In addition to people leadership, this role provides organizational, technical, and documentation support across chemical and process engineering projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food Science, or related field) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering and/or project management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard engineering tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in process engineering, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and/or structural engineering preferred.
• Project management and engineering experience within the Chemical or Pharmaceutical industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Engineering team supporting execution of the LPT North America project portfolio, which varies in size, complexity, and duration.
• Partner with the Director of Engineering to ensure projects are delivered according to budget, schedule, scope, specifications, and customer expectations.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Project and Process Engineers, ensuring adherence to company procedures, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that supports engagement, performance, and retention.
• Conduct resource planning and staffing forecasts to support project workload, schedule commitments, succession planning, and talent retention.
• Identify training needs, support professional development, and complete performance evaluations.
• Review and approve timesheets, PTO requests, and expense reports for the team.
• Provide direct project support as needed to meet project requirements and resolve execution challenges.
• Oversee a subset of the project portfolio by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, conducting engineering reviews, and resolving technical issues.
• Support project risk assessments and assist in developing mitigation strategies and response plans.
• Ensure compliance with GEA Project Management guidelines (PPP), Product Engineering Standards, and LPT Technology & Application Management requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all GEA policies, including Travel, Health, and Safety standards.
• Support LPT Technologies & Application Development initiatives related to technical development, standardization, and resolution of engineering design and testing challenges.
• Improve engineering efficiency through the development and implementation of tools, processes, procedures, and standardized methods to reduce repetitive work.
• Promote consistent documentation and knowledge sharing across the Project Engineering team.
• Support the Technical Offer Management team during pre-sales activities, including review of engineering hours, historical cost data, and installation pricing.
• Provide engineering input for installation specifications, contractor coordination, and installation planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders.
• Address customer concerns related to project performance and support claim resolution and negotiations within the scope of project engineering responsibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Enjoy 12 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees