Epc Project Manager Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

The Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Project Manager (EPM) is accountable for the engineering scope, technical integrity, and engineering execution of assigned EPC projects. The EPM serves as the company's technical representative to clients, vendors, and subcontractors and is responsible for ensuring engineering deliverables are safe, compliant, constructible, and aligned with project cost and schedule objectives.

The EPM does not own the overall project contract, commercial terms, or total project budget. Instead, the EPM partners closely with the Project Manager (PM), who retains responsibility for overall project delivery, cost, and schedule. Together, the EPM and PM function as a unified project leadership team.

Engineering Leadership & Execution

• Plan, execute, and control basic and detailed engineering for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable codes.
• Select and validate design concepts, technologies, and materials appropriate for industrial, manufacturing, and process‑driven facilities.
• Lead multi‑discipline engineering teams (mechanical, chemical/process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, architectural and civil/structural as applicable).
• Ensure engineering deliverables support safe construction, operability, and maintainability.
• PE stamp construction documents in your registered field.

Scope, Schedule & Budget Management (Engineering)

• Develop and manage the engineering scope of work, engineering schedule, and staffing plan.
• Monitor engineering progress and costs; partner with the Project Manager to maintain alignment with overall project objectives.
• Support change management by evaluating technical impacts of scope changes and assisting with change order development.

Client, Vendor & Field Interface

• Act as the company's technical point of contact with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Review vendor submittals and technical documentation.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Participate in field reviews and resolve technical issues encountered during construction.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Support hazard reviews, constructability reviews, and quality assurance processes.
• Promote safety‑in‑design principles throughout the project lifecycle.

Talent Development & Collaboration

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and designers.
• Assist department leadership with training, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Mechanical Emphasis:

• Process & utility piping systems and specifications
• HVAC design
• Equipment layout and constructability
• Specifications

Chemical / Process Emphasis:

• Process design and material balances
• PFDs, P&IDs, and process control philosophy
• Chemical handling and safety systems
• Regulatory and process safety considerations

• Engineering Project Leadership
• Technical Decision‑Making & Risk Management
• Client & Stakeholder Communication
• Cost and Schedule Awareness
• Constructability & Field Coordination
• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
• Collaboration across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction

This role may provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to engineers and designers. Direct supervisory responsibility may vary based on project size and staffing.

• Combination of professional office environment and active construction sites.
• Occasional exposure to field conditions requiring PPE.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed for site activities.

• Full‑time, salaried position
• Core availability during standard business hours; additional hours may be required to meet project needs
• Periodic travel, including overnight travel, based on project phase and location

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical or Chemical)
• 7–10+ years of progressive engineering experience in EPC or industrial project environments

• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Microsoft Office Suite

This job description outlines the general nature of the role but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve based on project needs, and we value team members who bring new ideas, perspectives, and approaches to how we work.