Project Manager (Engineering Background) - Chicago Area

Position: Project Manager (Engineering Background) – Chicago Area

About C-P Systems:

C-P Systems is a well-established privately-held engineering consulting firm specializing in chemical engineering and design. With three decades of experience, we've cultivated strong partnerships with industrial manufacturing facilities including Fortune 500 companies.

 Born out of the 3M Chemical Division, we're specialists in process mechanical design supporting capital projects from concept through construction. Our team brings together deep industry experience and process engineering knowledge to deliver clear, detailed, and accurate engineering and design documentation. We've built our reputation on quality work, transparency, and being great to work with—both for our clients and within our team.

 Role Overview:

 We are seeking a Project Manager with an engineering background to join our team in the Chicago area. In this role, you'll coordinate across multiple disciplines—process, mechanical, controls, and construction—bringing together diverse technical teams to deliver complete project solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn from and be mentored by a highly experienced, professional, and talented multi-discipline project manager and business development leader, while having the full support of our robust engineering and design team.

 While remote work is available, this position requires a local presence to service Chicago-area customers effectively. This role has significant upside potential, with pathways to leadership and potential partnership positions for the right individual.

 Primary Responsibilities

• Multi-discipline project management from concept through construction, coordinating across process, mechanical, controls, and construction disciplines
• Project budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Coordination on process mechanical design deliverables and technical requirements
• Engineering unit operations support including equipment sizing, instrument selection, and valve specifications
• Collaboration with team to develop and serve new customer relationships
• Serve as a central point of coordination between our design team, clients, contractors, and vendors

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 5-15 years in process engineering, project management, or related roles
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams
• Must be local to the Chicago area
• 10-15% travel estimated

Preferred

• Experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments
• Engineering consulting
• Familiarity with P&ID’s, process flow diagrams, and construction documentation
• Business development aptitude

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal days
• Maternity & paternity leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K

Location

Chicago Area (Work from home in metro area) 

Must be local to Chicago region for client service requirements

Why Join Us:

At C-P Systems, our objective is to hire for the long-term to provide consistency for our customers, and to maintain alignment with our company values. This focus results in exceptional employee satisfaction and retention.

While experience is recognized, a person's attitude and drive to succeed are also of great importance, and something we highly regard. We want our employees to become experts in their field, and to give them the opportunity to carve out a unique role that supports both their strengths and our customers' needs. If our customer sees value in your skillset, we allow that to drive growth at both individual and company levels.

Your position at C-P Systems is never static. Our history is to promote from within, and that includes all of the current C-P Systems' partners on the ownership team. We offer a flexible and collaborative work environment that embraces the latest technologies and commitment to a work/life balance. We look for self-directed, hard workers who can deliver their expertise while maintaining the flexibility to learn, grow, and follow your interests in a dynamic work environment.

Join us at C-P Systems and extend your impact in the world of process engineering and design. We look forward to hearing from you.

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