Independently plans and conducts small- to medium-size assigned projects within engineering specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment. Manages multiple, often ...
Independently plans and conducts small- to medium-size assigned projects within engineering specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment. Manages multiple, often ...
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Senior Engineering Project Manager The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful development and implementation of engineering projects across the HelloFresh ...
Senior Engineering Project Manager
Aurora, IL · On-site
$147K - $170K/yr
Senior Engineering Project Manager The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful development and implementation of engineering projects across the HelloFresh ...
Senior Engineering Project Manager
$147K - $170K/yr
Senior Engineering Project Manager The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful development and implementation of engineering projects across the HelloFresh ...
Senior Engineering Project Manager
$147K - $170K/yr
Senior Engineering Project Manager The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful development and implementation of engineering projects across the HelloFresh ...
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Civil Engineering Project Manager
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$90K - $130K/yr
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Civil Engineering Project Manager
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$90K - $130K/yr
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As a member of the Group Engineering organization, manage major CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) through all project phases within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters ...
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$135K - $145K/yr
As a member of the Group Engineering organization, manage major CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) through all project phases within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters ...
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$135K - $145K/yr
As a member of the Group Engineering organization, manage major CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) through all project phases within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters ...
Sr Engineering Project Manager
Northlake, IL · Hybrid
$135K - $145K/yr
As a member of the Group Engineering organization, manage major CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) through all project phases within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters ...
Sr Engineering Project Manager
Northlake, IL · Hybrid
$135K - $145K/yr
As a member of the Group Engineering organization, manage major CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) through all project phases within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters ...
Sr Engineering Project Manager
Northlake, IL · Hybrid
$135K - $145K/yr
As a member of the Group Engineering organization, manage major CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) through all project phases within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$110K - $140K/yr
Civil Engineering Project Manager Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chicago, IL Reporting To: Matt Dahlem Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year Description Are you a ...
Civil Engineering Project Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$110K - $140K/yr
Civil Engineering Project Manager Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chicago, IL Reporting To: Matt Dahlem Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year Description Are you a ...
Civil Engineering Project Manager
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Aurora, IL · On-site
$110K - $140K/yr
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Civil Engineering Project Manager (Land Development)
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$80K - $140K/yr
Summary The Civil Project Manager is responsible for leading engineering projects from design through delivery, ensuring technical quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction. The Civil ...
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Civil Engineering Project Manager (Land Development)
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
$80K - $140K/yr
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Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Freight Rail Engineering Project Manager to join our rapidly growing Transportation Practice. Our ideal candidate will be someone with excellent client interaction ...
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$100K - $280K/yr
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$87K - $117K/yr
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Lisle, IL · On-site
$90K - $140K/yr
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Engineering Project Manager - Land Development
Lisle, IL · On-site
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Civil Project Manager
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
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Civil Project Manager
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
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What is the difference between Engineering Project Manager vs Mechanical Engineer?
| Aspect | Engineering Project Manager | Mechanical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in engineering, PMP certification often preferred | Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering |
| Work Environment | Oversees projects, manages teams, coordinates with clients | Design, analyze, and develop mechanical systems and components |
| Industry Usage | Used across construction, manufacturing, and engineering firms | Primarily in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and product design |
The main difference is that Engineering Project Managers focus on planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering projects, while Mechanical Engineers are involved in designing and developing mechanical systems. The Project Manager role emphasizes leadership and project delivery, whereas Mechanical Engineers concentrate on technical design and analysis.
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What does an engineering project manager do?
An engineering project manager is in charge of ensuring the successful completion of a project by managing the team and all equipment. As an engineering project manager, you work closely with the clients to design and develop a detailed plan for the project. Your job duties include creating cost proposals, ensuring all safety regulations are met, and maintaining financial records. You are often involved in the entire product development process. The exact job responsibilities depend on the specifics of the project.

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Re-posted 26 days ago
AbbVie rating
8.7
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Job description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
An engineering professional who, working with little or no supervision, applies scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to a specific technical field or discipline. A Senior Engineer has general knowledge of other related disciplines beyond their own area of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities of this engineering grade level inherently include and expand upon the responsibilities established for lower engineering grade levels.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Independently plans and conducts small- to medium-size assigned projects within engineering specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment. Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines. Responsible for achieving the project's financial targets in support of business objectives. Maintains project controls and reporting for cost, scope and schedule; develops execution strategy including procurement. Balances multiple demands.
- Produces unique and cost-effective results. Establishes alternate use possibilities and incorporates flexibility; balances system costs with benefits provided; oversees design work of internal and external consultants, Creates/modified designs for intermediate problems. Integrates financial with technical data. Analyzes complex interdisciplinary problems and identifies their impact; establishes probabilities; draws conclusions reflecting broad business needs.
- Represents engineering on corporate task forces. Identifies full range of customer/client needs and proposes solutions to address them; makes alterations in products or services to better meet (recognized or unrecognized) customer need. Monitors the improvement of other engineer and may participate in the evaluation of assigned staff/project team members and in the identification of development needs. May supervise other engineers or technicians.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. A post-graduate education/degree is desired, and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
- Has demonstrated competency within a discipline.
- Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors. Demonstrates judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
- Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
- Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
- Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
- Has a technical background in health care, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries (preferred).
- Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control.
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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About AbbVie
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Industry
Scientific research and development services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
North Chicago, IL, US
Year founded
2013