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.
Why Join Sharpe Engineering & Equipment
As a Project Manager at Sharpe, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful capital and process engineering projects that directly shape how food and beverage products are made. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, controls specialists, and project teams to deliver solutions that matter, while strengthening relationships with clients who rely on Sharpe’s expertise and integrity.
You’ll join a people-centric organization built on collaboration, responsibility, and a commitment to doing what’s right for our clients and our team. Here, your leadership drives continuous improvement, supports innovation, and contributes to the long-term success of a growing company. If you’re motivated by making an impact, building strong partnerships, and leading projects that truly deliver value, Sharpe is the place to do your best work.
Here’s what sets Sharpe apart:
- Meaningful Impact: Play a central role in shaping how projects are executed across multiple technical disciplines, positively influencing quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team built on respect, communication, and shared problem-solving. Your expertise will be valued, your voice heard, and your contributions recognized.
- Professional Growth: Gain exposure to engineering, controls, fabrication & installation, procurement, and accounting, expanding your leadership and process-development capabilities.
- Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling, hybrid work opportunities, and travel that keeps you connected to the action while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Sharpe Engineering & Equipment offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development.
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan with Matching
- Education Assistance
- Professional Development Opportunities
Sharpe is committed to recognizing the value each employee brings and rewarding their contributions with meaningful benefits that promote health, growth, and long-term success.
Sharpe Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- related: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
