Senior Project Manager

Sharpe Engineering • Madison, WI

8h

About The Position

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and execute capital and process engineering projects for our clients in the food & beverage industry. In this role, you will manage the full project lifecycle, from scope development and budgeting to installation, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, contractors, and client stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement across our project delivery processes.
This role is hands-on, client-facing, and critical to supporting Sharpe’s commitment to operational excellence and people-centric project leadership. You’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Controls, and Project Management teams to scope technical solutions, communicate value, and deliver exceptional service that reflects Sharpe’s Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Responsibility, Commitment to Stakeholders, and People-Centric Focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field (preferred).
• 5+ years of project management or engineering experience in industrial, capital equipment, or systems integration environments.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, or process systems.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors, and field execution.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate fast-paced environments and lead teams toward successful project outcomes.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver capital projects from concept through commissioning, including equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvements.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations teams throughout design and execution.
• Oversee contractor performance, site activities, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates, forecasts, and reports to leadership and clients.
• Ensure documentation, including design changes, site conditions, and closeout packages, is timely, accurate, and complete.
• Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and right-first-time project execution.

Benefits

• paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays
• a flexible work schedule
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior